The University of Kassel is a modern and growing University with round about 21.000 students. The university’s wide range of expertise covers subjects in the natural, applied, cultural and social sciences.

In the Department Mathematics and Science, Institute of Physics – research group Structural Molecular Dynamics (Prof. Dr. Jochen Mikosch), the following job vacancy is to be filled as soon as possible:

Scientific Staff (m/f/d), EG 13 TV-H, fixed term-position, full-time (currently 40 working hours).

Application deadline:
26.05.2026

Date of hire: as soon as possible

vacancy number: 39250
The position is initially a one-year fixed-term position within the framework of the DFG project “Sonderforschungsbereich ELCH,” in accordance with § 2 Abs. 1 Satz 2 WissZeitVG. There is an opportunity to pursue a habilitation.

Tasks:

• Construction, characterization, maintenance, and development of spectrometers for studies of structural molecular dynamics
• Manipulation of femtosecond laser pulses, non-linear optics, intense and tailored laser fields and attosecond technologies
• Preparation of samples for scientific studies
• Planning and execution of scientific studies on (time-resolved) structural molecular and photochemical dynamics and the dynamics of molecules in intense and tailored laser fields
• Planning and execution of scientific studies within collaborations, for instance at Advanced Lights Sources, such as FELs, active participation at beam times
• Data evaluation, interpretation, modelling, and the preparation of scientific publications
• Contribution to the teaching obligations of the research group
• Contribution to the public outreach of the working group and the communication of our science to the public

Requirements:

• Completed scientific university studies and a completed doctoral degree in Physics or Chemistry. The required degrees must be obtained no later than the beginning of the work contract.
• thorough and self-sustained way of working
• high degree of organizational skills and the ability to work in a team
• Proven expertise in experimental studies of circular dichroism in ion yield with the twin-focus method, in particular for the molecule 3-MCP - demonstrated via peer-reviewed publications in internationally recognized journals

For questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Jochen Mikosch, phone: +49 561 804-4643, email: mikosch(at)uni-kassel.de.

In the event of any differences between the German and English versions of this call for application, the German wording is legally binding.

Our Offer:

As an employee of the University of Kassel

• you will be offered an interesting and diverse range of tasks within the framework of a modern and ambitious university,
• you will be part of an interdisciplinary team with a good and collegial working atmosphere,
• you will have the opportunity to participate in professional and interdisciplinary further education measures,
• is your workplace with good connections to public transport, which you can currently use free of charge.

In addition, you will benefit from the advantages of employment in the public service such as:

• an additional company pension (VBL),
• an optional child supplement in accordance with TV-Hessen, a family-friendly university (including childcare for emergencies),
• an annual bonus
• an entitlement to capital-accumulation benefits,
• a promotion of voluntary commitment,
• low-cost participation in university sports and a full range of fitness activities as part of Unifit, as well as workplace health management

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Please send your application with the usual informative documents, stating the reference number in the subject line, via the online form. We have compiled further information for you in our .

In exceptional cases, we will also accept your application documents in paper form addressed to: The President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel, Germany, or via mail to , stating the reference number.

In the case of postal applications, please submit only copies of your documents (no folders), as these cannot be returned. All documents will be destroyed after completion of the selection process in compliance with data protection regulations.

The protection of your personal information is very important to us, so we will handle your personal information with care. By your application, you allow us the storage and use in the sense of the Hessian Data Protection and Freedom of Information Act. You can object to this at any time. Your personal data will be deleted.

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Information and FAQ about applying for a job offer:

The University of Kassel is very interested in the professional satisfaction of its employees. It is distinguished as a family-friendly university and, in the interests of equal opportunities, strives to offer everyone the same opportunities for development and to counteract existing disadvantages. It promotes the Family Welcome Service and also the Dual Career Service for positions that are scientifically and academically filled. One of the strategic goals of the University of Kassel is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome. Seriously handicapped and equivalent applicants are given preference if they have the same suitability, qualifications and professional performance. Full-time positions are generally divisible (except when filling civil servant positions). Applications indicating the Position Number, which may be in digital form, should be sent to the President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel, Germany quoting the applicable reference number.