Research Associate / Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in at the Institute of Photonics

Senior Research Associate (m/f/d) – Scientific Researcher

Institute of Photonics

Remuneration: EG 14, TV-L, ID 8426WE12

Start of employment: 1 May 2026

Application deadline: 8 April 2026

Scope: full‑time and permanent employment. The Institute of Photonics conducts research in nanophotonics, metasurfaces, and light–matter interactions at the nanoscale. Particular emphasis is placed on the design and experimental investigation of active and nonlinear photonic nanostructures, including hybrid systems based on plasmonic, dielectric, and two‑dimensional materials. Current and future research activities focus on tunable metasurfaces, exciton–photon coupling, nonlinear optical processes, and nanoscale light sources. We are seeking a communicative and well‑organized researcher to join the institute starting 1 May 2026. The successful candidate will support the coordination of research and teaching activities, contribute to ongoing research projects, supervise students, and assist in the preparation and management of third‑party funded projects.

YOUR TASKS

• Support the institute leadership in establishing and organizing research and teaching activities in nanophotonics and metasurfaces.
• Conduct independent research in the institute’s core areas of nanophotonics.
• Supervise PhD, Master’s, and Bachelor’s students working on photonic devices.
• Contribute to the preparation and management of third‑party funded projects in nanophotonics.
• Coordinate and further develop laboratory infrastructure for photonic device fabrication and optical characterization.

YOUR PROFILE

Requirements

• Completed doctorate, in particular in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field in nanophotonics.

Desired knowledge and personal skills

• Proven expertise in nanophotonics, metasurfaces, or related areas of light–matter interaction at the nanoscale.
• Experience in experimental photonics, including optical characterization, nanofabrication, and nanophotonic measurements.
• Experience in supervising or mentoring students in research projects.
• Knowledge in the preparation or management of third‑party funded research projects is desirable.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate laboratory infrastructure and collaborative research activities.

OUR OFFER

• A job in an interesting, friendly, and appreciative working environment.
• Intensive induction/onboarding.
• Flexible and family‑friendly working conditions.
• Good public transport connections.
• Internal offers for health promotion and special conditions in further gyms.

Contact

For further information please contact Prof. Andreas Tittl, Tel.-No. +49 40 30601 3247, Email:

We value diversity, therefore all applications are welcome, regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion, belief, disability, sexual orientation, identity, or social background.

The TUHH stands for equal opportunities as well as appreciative and respectful cooperation.

Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae in table form, proof of completed training and/or university degree, job references or certificates of employment) via the online application system.

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