Research Associate for the Project “Detector Development for the CMS experiment” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Institution: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Institute of Experimental Physics, Cluster of Excellence “Quantum Universe”

Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L

Start date: as soon as possible, until 30.06.2027. Provided funding availability, the contract will be of three years in total. (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Application deadline: 2026-03-24

Scope of work: full-time position suitable for part-time

Your responsibilities

Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue further academic qualifications outside of their work responsibilities.

Our group is deeply involved in detector R&D and construction of the CMS experiment.

Candidates are expected to take a leading role in the assembly and quality control of pixel sensor modules for the new CMS Inner Tracker for the high luminosity phase of the LHC. A close collaboration with international partner institutes is expected.

Specific responsibility of the candidate will be:

• further development of measurement setups and analysis tools for the quality control of pixel modules
• leading role in all aspects of the assembly and quality control testing of 500 CMS Inner Tracker pixel modules
• integration of pixel modules on detector structures (requires travel to Switzerland)
• laboratory and test beam, characterization of novel LGAD sensors

Interested candidates will be offered the opportunity for independent research, advanced training, supervision of students and development of teaching skills. Additional scientific accomplishments are encouraged. The position is financed through the federal initiative FSP-CMS "Physics with the CMS Experiment" by the German Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR).

The Cluster of Excellence “Quantum Universe” performs research to understand mass and gravity at the interface between quantum physics and cosmology. The research team includes leading scientists from mathematics, particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology at Universität Hamburg and DESY.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field, plus doctorate.

You are an excellent candidate if you have:

• a university degree in a relevant field
• a doctoral degree in physics and an excellent research record
• a strong competence in laboratory measurements
• experience with read-out electronics, data acquisition systems and analysis of detector data
• very good knowledge of experimental particle physics, particle detectors, and data analysis
• very good computer programming skills
• motivation and ability to conduct independent research
• good command of written and spoken English, good communication skills

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. Erika Garutti

Dr. Georg Steinbrück

Location

Luruper Chaussee 149
22761 Hamburg

Reference number

68

Application deadline

2026-03-24

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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