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, AG 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 nano-NMR-Perspektive ending on 31.07.2027:
Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Quantum Technology
at the earliest possible date
full-time with 40 hours
P 103/2025
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. Friedemann Reinhard
Phone number: 0381/498-6840
E-mail: friedemann.reinhard@uni-rostock.de
The quantum technology group at the Institute of Physics of the Unversity of Rostock is performing research on quantum sensors and their application. Much of the work in the group is focused on the nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center, a color defect in diamond which can serve as an atomically small magnetic field sensor. Notably, these atomically small sensors enable nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy on nanometer-small samples such as single molecules.
The group is presently seeking a new postdoc (m/f/d) to join our team. The person hired shall spearhead a line of research aiming to harness nanoscale NMR spectroscopy to investigate the surface layer of ice. Surprisingly, it is still not fully clear why ice is slippery, and a key to the puzzle could be exotic effects taking place at the surface of ice. For example, there is considerable evidence that the uppermost few nanometers of ice melt into a liquid even at temperatures where bulk water is fully frozen. In the present project we will apply nanoscale NMR spectroscopy as a novel tool to these questions. The work will comprise
THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:
- design and construction of diamond sensor chips that permit the study of ice freezing and melting in existing cryostats of the group.
- development and implementation of novel electron spin resonance and nuclear spin resonance pulse protocols to extract information on the structure and dynamics of the uppermost layer of ice.
- interpretation of the results and presentation of the insights on international conferences and in international publications.
THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:
- MSc degree and PhD degree in a STEM subject, preferably in physics with good results
- strong background in quantum-optical laboratory experiments, e.g. in design and construction of optical and microwave setups
- ideally explicit expertise on defect center spectroscopy and quantum sensing
- excellent academic track record
- ability to cooperate in a diverse team and in an interdisciplinary environment
- willingness to investigate scientific questions in depth and search for fundamental understanding of phenomena
- confident knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken
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 20.07.2025 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.
Become part of the team
We look forward to receiving your application!
Contact
Universität Rostock
18051 Rostock
Tel.: +49 381 498 - 0
Sitze des Rektorats:
Universitätsplatz 1
18055 Rostock
Certificates
Familienfreundliche Hochschule HRK-Audit
Facebook
You Tube
Instagram