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 Statistical Physic, subject to allocation of funds, we are filling the following position as of 01.07.2025 on a temporary basis for the duration of the project "Ab initio calculation of the microphysics of laser-irradiated nano-accelerators" ending on 31.10.2027. The project is funded by the German BMBF. Collaboration partners are the Marvel Fusion GmbH in Munich, the Helmholtz Center Dresden - Rossendorf (HTDR) and the European X-FEL GmbH Schenefeld.
Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Theoretical Physics
as of 2025-07-01
full-time
P 90/2025
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:
Kati Barth
Phone number: 0381/498-1312
E-mail: kati.barth@uni-rostock.de
Prof. Dr. Ronald Redmer
Phone number: 0381/498-6910
E-mail: ronald.redmer@uni-rostock.de
THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:
- ab initio calculation of the properties of warm and hot dense plasmasby using molecular dynamics simulations based on density functional theory (DFT-MD)
- calculation of the equation of state, transport and optical properties of light elements and mixtures
- allocation of data tables for the collaboration, in particular for particle-in-cell and radiation-hydrodynamics simulations as well as forthe preparation and evaluation of experimental campaigns
- publishing of research results
THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:
- completed university degree (state exam, diploma, master's degree or comparable degree) in Theoretical Physics or similar subjects for example Theoretical/Quantum Chemistry with at least good results
- completed or about to completed doctorate in Theoretical Physics or a similar subject area with at least good results
- good knowledge of quantum theory, computational physics and programming languages like C and Python
- experience with ab initio simulations and/or DFT and/or machine-learning tools is welcome
- experience with Unix systems is desirable
- profound knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken
- independent approach and ability to quickly learn new subjects
- very good ability to work on schedule, communication skills for presenting research results at collaboration meetings and at conferences
- ability to work in a team
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 would like to work part-time in this position, this is possible subject to the requirements of the position.
The temporal limitation of the employment relationship is based on § 2 (2) Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz.
We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, degree certificate stating your final grade) by 05.06.2025 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.
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We look forward to receiving your application!
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Universität Rostock
18051 Rostock
Tel.: +49 381 498 - 0
Sitze des Rektorats:
Universitätsplatz 1
18055 Rostock
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