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

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, Quantum Technology Research Group, subject to allocation of funds, we are filling the following position at the earliest possible date on a temporary basis for a period of 3 years for the project "nanogap cavity microscopy":

Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Experimental PhysicsStart date at the earliest possible dateWorking hours part-time with 30 hoursRemuneration pay group 13 TV-LLocation RostockTender number P 122/2025Limitation limited to 3 yearsApplication time 2025-08-20Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information: HR department: Kati BarthPhone number: 0381/498-1312E-mail: : kati. barth@uni-rostock. deDepartment: Prof. Dr. Friedemann ReinhardPhone number: 0381/498-6004E-mail: friedemann. reinhard@uni-rostock. deThe quantum technology group is presently looking for a new PhD student (m/f/d) to join our team.

The person hired shall spearhead a line of research aiming to turn plasmonic nanogap cavities into a scanning probe technique. Plasmonic nanogap cavities are plasmonic nanoparticles placed few nanometers above a metallic surface. They can confine light to atomic dimensions and can enhance luminescence by four orders of magnitude. So far, these devices have been studied in stationary assemblies, where nanoparticles cannot be moved. In the present project we will harness “planar scanning probe microscopy”, a flexible approach to scanning probe microscopy developed in our group (Ernst … Reinhard, ACS Photonics 6, 2 (2019)) to turn nanogap cavities into a scanning probe technique.

This will involve the following steps: THESE ARE YOUR TASKS: conduct research on optical near-field microscopy with the goal of obtaining a PhD degreeoperate an existing setup for planar scanning probe microscopy to perform experiments on scanning nanogap cavities, notably scanning probe microscopy of defect centers in 2D materialsdevelop scanning probe near-field sensors based on solution-synthesized metallic nanoparticlescontinuously improve scanning probe positioning techniques, involving novel optical sensing schemes for nanoscale positions and angles and advanced feedback electronicspublish results and present findings at national and international conferencesTHIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:

completed university degree (state exam, diploma, master's degree or comparable degree) in a STEM subject, preferably physicsstrong background in quantum-optical laboratory experiments, e. g. in design and construction of optical and scanning probe setups, or proven ability to build expertise in this domainstrong background in surface chemistry and clean room fabrication, or proven ability to build expertise in these domainsability to cooperate in a diverse team and in an interdisciplinary environmentwillingness to investigate scientific questions in depth and search for fundamental understanding of phenomenaexcellent academic track recordWE 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. The temporal limitation of the employment relationship is based on2 (2) Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz. We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, degree certificate stating your final grade) by 20. 08. 2025 at the latest.

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