Research Associate for the Project “Cluster of Excellence ‚CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter‘- Two-dimensional materials in chiral cavities” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Institution: Cluster of Excellence „CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter“ (photon and nanosciences), Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics

Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L

Start date: as soon as possible, 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: 2026-01-13

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 independent research and further academic qualifications.

In this project the successful candidate is supposed to investigate the (strong) interaction between photons and two-dimensional materials such as graphene. A specific focus will be on light-matter interactions within chiral cavity and potential spontaneous time-reversal symmetry breaking of the material subsystem. The theoretical modelling will be done closely following experimental results. The obtained results are supposed to provide new avenues to tailor solid-state systems with the help of optical cavities.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field.

• a master in physics

The project-specific qualifications include a solid background in one of the following fields:

• solid-state or condensed matter physics
• strongly correlated materials or quantum optics

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

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.

The University of Hamburg strives to increase the number of women in academia, and encourages qualified female academics to apply. Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.

Instructions for applying

Contact

Prof. Dr. Angel Rubio

Dr. Michael Ruggenthaler

Location

Luruper Chaussee 149
22761 Hamburg

Reference number

398

Application deadline

2026-01-13

Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents:

• cover letter
• CV
• copies of degree certificate(s)

If you experience technical problems, send an email to .

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