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Uni Jena, Germany
- Institution
- Uni Jena
- Country
- Germany
- Subject area
- Physics & Astronomy
- Location
- Jena, Thüringen, DE
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
The Institute of Solid State Physics seeks to fill within the frame of the ERC grant ATHENS two
Doctoral Research Positions
by the end of the year. We offer part-time positions (75%, 30 hours per week, salary group E 13 TV-L) based on a fixed-term contract initially limited up to 3 years.
The respective group (https://www.nano.uni-jena.de/) is studying the synthesis, modification and characterization of nano-scale solids, where photonic integrated circuits (PICs) are in focus. A variety of different ion beam techniques are used for these proposes, especially to manipulate the optical properties of materials or to analyse them.
Your responsibilities:
We invite applications for PhD projects focused on cutting-edge research in the optical properties of ion beam modified materials. Depending on your academic background and interests, the project may explore:
- Ion beam doping of photonic integrated circuits
- Ion slicing of optical materials
Your profile:
- You hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in physics or materials science
- You have strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken
- You are eager to work in an interdisciplinary, dynamic, and international team
Are you hesitating because you don’t meet one or some of our requirements? Please do not hesitate to apply and give us a chance to get to know you.
We offer:
- An excellent research environment within local, national and international networks
- Excellent equipment and infrastructure
- A Graduate Academy for doctoral candidates
- A comprehensive further and continuing education programme and individual qualification and development measures
- A family-friendly working environment
- Remuneration based on the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Federal States (TV-L) at / up to salary scale 13 — depending on the candidate’s personal qualifications—, including a special annual payment in accordance with the collective agreement.
- 30 days of vacation per calendar year plus two days off on December 24 and 31
These are part-time positions with 75% of the working hours of a full-time employee.
Candidates with severe disabilities will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications and suitability.
Are you eager to work for us? Then apply by October 4th, 2026 using our online form.
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