The University of Rostock offers a diverse, varied and challenging position in a tradition-conscious, yet innovative, modern and family-friendly university in a lively city by the sea.
At the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institute of Physics, Working Group of Extreme Photonics Labs, we are filling the following position as of 01.07.2026 on a temporary basis for a period of two years ending on 30.06.2028:
Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Extreme Photonics Labs (PostDoc)
Start date as of 01.07.2026
Working hours part-time with 20 hours
Remuneration pay group 13 TV-L
Location Rostock
Tender number W 47/2026
Limitation limited until 30.06.2028
Application time 2026-06-15
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:
HR department:
Kati Barth
Phone number: 0381/498-1312
Department:
Prof. Eleftherios Goulielmakis
Phone number: 0381/498-6800
E-mail:
THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:
We are looking forward for a postdoc who has the ability to map valence electrons in solids spatially and temporally. This could open up new horizons in materials science, chemistry, electronics, photonocs and biology. The main objective is to use state-of-the-art laser sources developed in Prof. Goulielmakis group to study electrons in complex materials, from semiconductors to organic crystals. The experimentals techniques used include the generation of high harmonics in bulk solids, photoelectron spectroscopy, and attosecond streaking, and are implemented with synthesized light fields. The candidate will be part of the team of experienced researchers in the field of ultrafast pulse physics, attosecond physics, and solid-state technology. Tasks include experimental research and the development of theoretical concepts, as well as the opportunity to pursue a postdoctoral qualification.
THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:
- completed university degree (state exam, diploma, master's degree or comparable degree) in Physics
- completed PhD in physics with at least cum laude
- strong interest in basic research
- opportunity to find a habilitation topic
- ability to work independently as well as in a team and in new subjects areas
- experience in lasers( typically acquired by a doctor thesis)
- good command of programming tools such as MATLAB and LabVIEW
- good understanding of optics and nonlinear optics
- very good knowledge of the German or English language is mandatory
- previous experience in ultrafast science (ultrafast techniques) or simulations of scattering phenomena of electromagnetic waves with matter will be a strong advantage.
WE AS AN EMPLOYER:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from suitable severely disabled people or people from traditionally underrepresented groups. We aim to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore encourage suitably qualified women to apply. We welcome applications from people of other nationalities or with a migration background.
WE OFFER YOU:
FURTHER INFORMATION:
We will determine the experience level individually, taking into account your previous professional experience.
If you are already employed part-time at the university, we will check individually whether an increase in working hours is possible as a result of your application.
The temporal limitation of the employment relationship is based on § 2 (1) Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz.
We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, degree certificate stating your final grade) by 15.06.2026 at the latest. We can only consider applications received via our homepage. Please send us your documents via the ‘Online application’ button at the end of a job offer. Unfortunately, we cannot accept e-mail applications.
Incomplete application documents may not be considered in the further course of the selection process.
Unfortunately, we can not cover application and travel costs.
Become part of the team
The candidate will be part of a team of experienced researchers in the field of ultrafast pulse physics, attosecond physics, and solid-state technology.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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Universität Rostock
18051 Rostock
Tel.: +49 381 498 - 0
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