Research Assistant (m/f/d) - 10 PhD positions in quantum science

Universität Rostock

Job Advertisement P 156/202

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. The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and the Medical School of the University of Rostock invite applications for 10 PhD positions in quantum science within the DFG-funded International Research Training Group GRK 2676 ‘Imaging quantum systems (IQS): photons, molecules, materials’. The position are to be filled from 01.04.2026 on a temporary basis for 3 Years: Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Quantum Science

The school has been established between the universities of Rostock in Germany, and Ottawa and Calgary in Canada. In their applications, interested candidates shall select three potential PhD projects provided in the projects section. Selection of the successful candidates will consist of a two-step process: an initial selection of candidates who will be invited for interviews, followed by a final selection of the fellows, each working on an individual project. The employment contract is limited to three years. Formally each position is a "Research Assistant (EG 13 75% TV-L pay scheme, qualification as PhD)". Application deadline: 19.11.2025. 

Tasks

• research within the IRTG IQS on a specific science project with the aim of obtaining a scientific qualification (doctorate)
• opportunity for a research stay of several months at a Canadian partner university
• publish research results

Requirements

• completed university degree (Diploma/Master or equivalent) in Quantum Science or related subject (physics, engineering etc) with preferably very good results
• confident knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken
• willingness to work seriously and with commitment on a project of one´s own scientific qualification (doctorate)
• very good communication skills for presenting research results and ability to work in a team for interdisciplinary work groups

Our offer

• A multi-facetted, diverse and challenging occupation in a university that is rich in tradition but at the same time innovative, modern and family-friendly, being situated in a lively city at the Baltic Sea
• Employment relationship according to the provisions of the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (TV-L)
• A salary according to 13 TV-L if the personal and tariff prerequisites are fulfilled
• Part-time employment
• 30 days annual vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Variety of training opportunities, including language courses, IT courses, seminars for professional development
• Discounted participation in the extensive range of university sports
• Health management & university sports
• Further training opportunities (IT, languages, professional development)
• Career advice for young scientists
• Annual special payment/company pension plan
• Family office
• Welcome Center
• Mensa - Employee Tariff
• Bicycle Leasing
• Opportunity for Promotion

WE AS AN EMPLOYER:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from suitable severely disabled people or people from traditionally underrepresented groups. We aim to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore encourage suitably qualified women to apply. We welcome applications from people of other nationalities or with a migration background.

Formal notes

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 19.11.2025 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.