Researcher - Department Physics
Area: Faculty IV: School of Science and Technology | Job scope: part-time | Duration of employment: limited | Posting-ID: 6866
The University of Siegen is a modern university with an international orientation and a focus on interdisciplinary research. It currently has around 14,000 students and covers a range of research fields from the humanities, social and economic sciences to natural sciences, engineering and life sciences. With over 2,000 employees, the university is one of the largest employers in the region and offers a unique environment for teaching, study, research and knowledge transfer.
We seek:
In the Faculty IV: School of Science and Technology, Physik, we are looking for a researcher as of the 01.03.2026 at the following conditions:
- 75% = 29,87 hours
- Pay grade 13 TV-L
- limited 28.02.2029
Your tasks:
- Preparation and characterization of 2D materials using methods of surface science, especially scanning tunneling microscopy (STM)
- Investigation of the electronic properties of ultrathin semiconductors, e. g. molybdenum disulfide
- Teaching duties of 3 SWS beginning January 2028
- Assistance in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs of the Department of Physics
Your profile:
- Outstanding Master's or equivalent degree in Physics or a related field
- Reliable knowledge of solid state physics
- Good English skills
- Desirable are
- Experience in running UHV setups
- Knowledge of 2D materials
- Experience with scanning probe methods, especially STM
Our range of services:
- Collaboration in an internationally recognized research group in the field of 2D materials
- Support for your own scientific or artistic qualification under the Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (doctoral studies)
- Use of state-of-the-art surface physics laboratories
- Intensive supervision aimed at a swift and successful doctoral process
- Integration into the research group's international research network
- Support in publishing your own research results through publications and conference presentations
- Connection to the "House of Young Talents" (Graduate Center of the University of Siegen)
- Diverse opportunities to take on responsibility and make a visible contribution to research and teaching
- A modern understanding of leadership and collaboration
- Good work-life balance, for example, through flexible working hours and location, as well as childcare support
- Comprehensive professional development program
- Health management with a wide range of prevention and counseling services
You can obtain further information on the homepage of the research group and on the homepage of our university.
We look forward to receiving your application by 23.12.2025.
Please apply exclusively via our job portal (https://jobs.uni-siegen.de). Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications in writing or by e-mail.
Your contact person:
Prof. Dr. Carsten Busse
0271 - 740 3583
carsten.busse@uni-siegen.de
Equal opportunities and diversity are promoted and embodied at the University of Siegen. The advertisement is explicitly addressed to people of all genders; applications from women will be given special consideration in accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act. We also welcome applications from people with different personal, social, and cultural backgrounds, people with severe disabilities, and people of equal status.
