Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Electron-phonon interactions

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 for Physics, group solid-state theory, subject to budgetary provisions, we are filling the following position at the earliest possible date on a temporary basis ending on 31.12.2028:

Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Electron-phonon interactions

Start date: at the earliest possible date Working hours: full-time with 40 hours Remuneration: pay group 13 TV-L Location: Rostock, Campus Südstadt Tender number: W 134/2026 Limitation: limited until 31.12.2028 Application time: 2026-11-06

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 postdoctoral position is available in the group of Prof. Fabio Caruso at the University of Rostock. The project focuses on developing the theory and simulation workflows for describing light-induced phase transitions. The postdoctoral researcher will co-develop new numerical approaches for ultrafast dynamics simulations within the EPW code package and carry out numerical simulations on high-performance computing clusters. The position includes publishing research results and presenting them at international conferences. The candidate’s research qualifications consist of developing and implementing a computational method for the coupled non-equilibrium dynamics of electrons and phonons, which will be released as software, along with at least three publications in internationally renowned journals and a self-authored grant proposal submitted for external funding. It also involves teaching: tutoring exercise classes for Bachelor's physics courses (4 hours per week during the semester), including designing, preparing, and marking student exercises.

THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:

• completed scientific university degree (Diplom, Master, or equivalent) in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or a comparable field
• completed doctoral degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a comparable field
• several years of experience with DFT-based first-principles simulations, calculations on HPC clusters
• very good knowledge of the formalism of electron-phonon interactions and polaron theory
• very good knowledge of electron-phonon interaction theory and/or many-body theory, and their application in first-principles simulations
• excellent knowledge of English, spoken and written
• willingness to work seriously and with commitment on a project of one's own scientific qualification
• desirable: a competitive publication output, compatible with the career stage
• desirable: 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
• Employee parking lot

FURTHER INFORMATION:

We will determine the experience level individually, taking into account your previous professional experience.

If you would like to work part-time in this position, this is possible subject to the requirements of the position.

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 06.11.2026 at the latest. We can only consider applications received via our homepage. Please send us your documents via the online application button at the end of a job offer. Unfortunately, we cannot accept e-mail applications.

Incomplete application documents may not be considered in the further course of the selection process.

Unfortunately, we can not cover application and travel costs.