Research Associate for the Project “Cluster of Excellence ‚CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter‘- Studying dynamical superfluidity in model systems” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG
Institution: Cluster of Excellence „CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter“ (photon and nanosciences)
Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L
Start date: 01.10.2026, fixed for a period of three years (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).
Application deadline: 2026-03-31
Scope of work: part-time
Weekly hours: 75 % of standard work hours per week
Your responsibilities
Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue further academic qualifications outside of their work responsibilities.
Your research focus will be on probing strongly 2D Fermi gases, with a special focus on superfluidity. It will involve experimental research with cold ultracold atoms, performing and analysing measurements, upgrading the measurement apparatus and developing new techniques for the manipulation and imaging.
Your profile
A university degree in a relevant field.
Excellent knowledge of general physics and especially quantum physics. Experience in laboratory work with ultracold atoms, lasers and optics and electronics. Excellent skills in analytical thinking, and team-work.
We offer
Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
Continuing education opportunities
University pensions
Attractive location
Flexible working hours
Work-life balance opportunities
Health management, EGYM Wellpass
Educational leave
30 days of vacation per annum
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Instructions for applying
Contact
Prof. Dr. Henning Moritz
Location
Luruper Chaussee 149
22761 Hamburg
Reference number
70
Application deadline
2026-03-31
Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents:
- cover letter
- CV
- copies of degree certificate(s)
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