Postdoctoral Research Associate in Molecular Solid-State Physics

Position Overview

The Philipps-Universität Marburg, founded in 1527, is seeking a third-party funded full-time postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Physics, working group Molecular Solid-State Physics. The position begins on 01.09.2026 and is limited until 31.01.2027, unless prior qualifying time must be credited. The role is graded at E 13 under the Hessian collective agreement.

Job reference: fb13-0009-wmz-2026.

Workload: full time.

Responsibilities

• Provide research-focused scientific services within the project.
• Develop and refine an apparatus for micro-positioning crystals and for producing stacked heterostructure systems.
• Take on project coordination, including supervision of student theses and organization of component development and fabrication through in-house workshops.

Additional Information

This is a temporary qualification position intended to support the acquisition of further scientific expertise. Within the assigned duties, the role offers scope for independent research work that contributes to the candidate’s own academic development. The fixed-term appointment is based on Section 2(1) of the German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG).

Start date: 01.09.2026. Application deadline: 28.06.2026. Contract end date: 31.01.2027.

Requirements

• Completed university degree in Physics at diploma, master’s, or an equivalent level, together with a completed doctorate.
• Strong knowledge of ultrahigh-vacuum technology, surface physics, and thin-film preparation.
• Experience in designing and constructing tools for positioning microscopic objects.
• Experience with computer-assisted measurement data acquisition and process control.
• Willingness to pursue further scientific qualification.

Benefits

• Varied and engaging range of responsibilities.
• Strong freedom to shape the role and room for personal development.
• Certified family-friendly employer.
• Free public transport across Hesse through the state ticket.
• Flexible working-time arrangements.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

The university actively encourages women to apply and gives preference to women in areas where they are underrepresented, provided qualifications are equal. As a family-friendly institution, it supports staff in balancing work and family life. The position can generally also be filled on a part-time basis, and a reduction in working hours is possible. Applicants with disabilities, as defined in Sections 2(2) and 2(3) of SGB IX, will be given preference when equally qualified.

Contact

For further details, please contact Prof. Gregor Witte at +49 6421-28 21384 or Gregor.witte@physik.uni-marburg.de.

Application Notes

Application and interview expenses will not be reimbursed. Applications must be submitted by 28.06.2026 using the application process provided.