[ref. r4005002] Research Associate „Ultracold and ultrafast: Making and probing matter with electrons and ions”
Research Associate „Ultracold and ultrafast: Making and probing matter with electrons and ions” § 28 Subsection 1 Hmb HG
Institution Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of PhysicsSalary level EGR. 13 TV-L
Start date01.01.2025, the initial fixed term is three years. (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, Wiss Zeit VG]).
Application deadline15.11.2024
Scope of workpart-time
Weekly hours75 % of standard work hours per week
Your responsibilities
Research associates will be expected primarily to teach and conduct research. The research associate will also have the opportunity to pursue further academic qualifications, in particular a doctoral dissertation. At least one-third of set working hours will be made available for the research associate’s own academic work.
Your tasks is interfacing a combined velocity-map-imaging spectrometer and ion microscope unit with a quantum gas machine that allows the assembly of ultracold atoms into arbitrary geometries with optical tweezers. Ultrafast laser pulses then excite the atoms into Rydberg states with overlapping electron wavefunctions for creating artificial molecules.The quantum dynamics of such molecules shall be analyzed by tracing the position of the ions with a high spatial resolution in correlation with the momentum of the electrons.
Teaching duties include three hours per week during teaching times (3 LVS).
Your profileA university degree in a relevant field.
- a university Master’s degree in physics
- a strong experimental background in ultra-high vacuum techniques as well as optics and laser technology for trapping and manipulating ultracold atoms
- excellent candidates have background knowledge on charged particle analysis, ideally in combination with velocity-map-imaging spectrometers or ion microscopes
- experience in programming with Python is helpful
- self-motivated and team player with good communication skills
- Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
- Continuing education opportunities
- University pensions
- Attractive location
- Flexible working hours
- Work-life balance opportunities
- Health management, EGYM Wellpass
- Educational leave
- 30 days of vacation per annum
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The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg promotes equal opportunity. As women are currently underrepresented in this job category at the University of Hamburg according to the evaluation conducted under the Hamburg act on gender equality (Hamburgisches Gleichstellungsgesetz, Hamb Glei G), we encourage women to apply for this position.Equally qualified and suitable female applicants will receive preference.
Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.
Instructions for applying
Contact
Prof. Dr. Klaus Sengstockksengsto@physnet.uni-hamburg.de
+49 40 42838-5551
Dr. Philipp Wessels-Staarmannphilipp.wessels-staarmann@uni-hamburg.de
+49 40 42838-5312
Reference number
343Location
Luruper Chaussee 149
22761 Hamburg
Application deadline- 11.2024
Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents:
- cover letter
- CV
- copies of degree certificate(s)
If you experience technical problems, send an email to bewerbungen@uni-hamburg.de.
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