Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Dynamical Ferroelectricity

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, group solid-state theory, subject to allocation of funds, we are filling the following position at the earliest possible date on a temporary basis for the duration of 3 years:

Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Dynamical Ferroelectricity

Start date: at the earliest possible date Working hours: part-time with 30 hours Remuneration: pay group 13 TV-L Location: Rostock, Campus Südstadt Tender number: P 119/2026 Limitation: limited for 3 years Application time: 2026-11-05

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:

HR department: Nele Lübars Phone number: 0381/498-1281 E-mail: Jetzt bewerben

Department: Prof. Dr. Fabio Caruso Phone number: 0381/498-6910 E-mail: Jetzt bewerben

THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:

A fully funded PhD position is available in the group of Prof. Fabio Caruso at the University of Rostock. The project focuses on developing accurate atomistic computational models for the light-induced control of ferroelectricity, based on density functional theory, many-body perturbation theory, and first-principles approaches to ultrafast dynamics. The PhD student will work closely with experimental partners in ultrafast science and 2D materials.

THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:

• completed scientific university degree (Diplom, Master, or equivalent) in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or a comparable field
• strong background in solid-state physics
• good knowledge of the formalism of many-body perturbation theory
• excellent knowledge of English, spoken and written
• willingness to work seriously and with commitment on a project of one's own scientific qualification (PhD)
• desirable are personal, task-relevant qualities (e.g., excellent punctuality and working to deadlines, communication skills for presenting research results, teamwork ability for working in interdisciplinary research groups, etc.)

WE OFFER YOU:

• 30 days annual leave
• Health management & university sports
• Further training opportunities (IT, languages, professional development)
• Career advice for young scientists
• Annual special payment/company pension plan
• Flexible working hours
• Family office
• Welcome Center
• Mensa - Employee Tariff
• Bicycle Leasing
• day off on Dec. 24 & Dec. 31
• Welcome Day
• Opportunity for Promotion
• Employee parking lot

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 on § 2 (1) Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz.

We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, degree certificate stating your final grade) by 05.11.2026 at the latest. Incomplete application documents may not be considered in the further course of the selection process.

Unfortunately, we can not cover application and travel costs.