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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 Quantum Technology, subject to allocation of funds, we are filling the following position at the earliest possible date on a temporary basis for the duration of the project "SFB LiMatI, 2. Förderperiode" ending on 31.12.2029:

Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Experimental Physics

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Start date
at the earliest possible date
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Working hours
 part-time with 30 hours
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Remuneration pay group 13 TV-L
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Location Rostock
Tender number
 P 54/2026
Limitation limited until 31.12.2029
Application time 2026-05-31

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:

HR department:

Kati Barth
Phone number: 0381/498-1312

Department:

Prof. Dr. Friedemann Reinhard
Phone number: 0381/498-6840
E-mail: friedemann.reinhard@uni-rostock.de

In our collaborative research center LiMatI, we are working on developing novel spin qubits based on fluorescent molecules embedded into 2D materials. One particulary promising direction is to use these novel sensors as scanning probes for optical near-field microscopy and magnetic imaging. We are presently looking for a new PhD student to spearhead this direction of research in the future. As a successful applicant, your work will consist of the following directions:

THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:

  • deposition of ordered arrangements of fluorescent molecules on boron nitride by wet-chemistry and sublimation processes
  • encapsulation of molecules in boron nitride by stamping assembly of multilayer heterostructures
  • development of microwave-optical protocols for spin readout and experimental testing at room temperature and in cryorgenic conditions in confocal microscopes
  • use of encapsulated fluorescent molecules as scanning probes in a planar scanning probe setup
  • near-field microscopy of plasmonic nanostructures and near-field energy transfer by scanning fluorescent molecules
  • magnetic imaging by scanning fluorescent molecules
  • publication of the results and dissemination in talks on national and international conferences

THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:

  • completed university degree (state exam, diploma, master's degree or comparable degree) in a STEM subject, peferably physics, and with preferably excellent results
  • strong background in design and construction of opticals systems, or clear potential and willigness to build expertise in this domain
  • strong background in device assembly from 2D materials, or clear potential and willingness to build expertise in this domains
  • excellent academic track record
  • ability to corperate in a diverse team and in an interdisciplinary environment
  • willingness to investigate scientific questions in depth and search for fundamental understanding of phenomena
  • fluent englisch language proficiency, and willingness to build basic proficiency in german
  • willingness to work seriously and with commitment on a project of one's own scientific qualification

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 (1) Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz.

We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, degree certificate stating your final grade) by 31.05.2026 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.

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We look forward to receiving your application!