Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
- Research Field: Physics
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: PhD Positions
- Application Deadline: 12 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)
- Country: Germany
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Part-time
- Hours Per Week: 29,55
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2027
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences - Department of Physics
Research Fellow (m/f/d) in the project “Hybrid-plasmonic platform with tuneable light-matter coupling in a 2D parameter space” with expected 75 % part-time employment - E 13 TV-L HU (third-party funding for three years)
Tuning light-matter coupling in 2D-semiconductor/conjugated organic molecule systems is highly sought for due to its potential in controlling matter properties. The project aims at developing an open plasmonic platform, where the light-matter interaction is dynamically tuneable in a two-dimensional parameter space. You will exploit the platform to demonstrate its potential in controlling charge and long-range excitonic energy transport as well as in steering photophysical reactions in conjugated organic molecules.
Your responsibilities:
- scientific service in research in the project “Hybrid-plasmonic platform with tuneable light-matter coupling in a 2D parameter space”
- design of plasmonic platforms by performing numerical finite element simulations. Sample fabrication in collaboration with the Institut für Kristallzüchtung
- application of a set of spectroscopic methods (angular-resolved spectroscopic ellipsometry, Fourier microscopy, spatial-spectral imaging of the luminescence, time-resolved luminescence)
- presentation of research results in international journals and conferences
- ability for personal scientific qualification (doctorate)
Your qualifications:
- completed scientific university education in Physics/Optical Sciences or in a related field
- a solid background in condensed matter physics and optics manifested by an excellent academic record
- experience with data analysis and familiarity with software tools for data acquisition/processing
- good team spirit, strong communication and collaboration skills
- a high level of motivation, independence, creativity, and commitment to research
- proficiency in spoken and written English (at least C1 level)
What would be desirable:
- practical experience in optical spectroscopy
- knowledge of 2D- (e.g. WS2, MoS2) or organic semiconductor materials
Your path to the HU:
Please send your complete application, referencing the job ID DR/153/26 to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, PD Dr. Sylke Blumstengel (located Zum großen Windkanal 2), Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin or preferably in electronic form as a single PDF file to sylke.blumstengel@hu-berlin.de.
Required application documents:
- letter of motivation
- tabular curriculum vitae
- copies of relevant certificates and documents - work references or evaluations
The position is scheduled to be filled on January 1, 2027.
The Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration history are specifically encouraged to apply. Since we will not return your documents, please submit copies in the application only.
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Where to apply
E-mail: sylke.blumstengel@hu-berlin.de
Requirements
- Research Field: Physics » Optics
- Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
- Languages: ENGLISH
- Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics
- Country: Germany
- City: Berlin
- Postal Code: 12489
- Street: Zum Großen Windkanal 2
Contact
- State/Province: Berlin
- City: Berlin
- Website: https://www.hu-berlin.de/
- Street: Unter den Linden 6
- Postal Code: 10099
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