Research associate (m/f/d)

Spin-orbit and non-reciprocal transport in chiral crystals and nanowires

We offer

Integration in the interdisciplinary and multi-institutional CCE network
Excellent scientific infrastructure and mentoring
Structured doctoral training, international visibility, and participation in joint workshops and conferences
Opportunity for research stays at our partner sites

Tasks

Modeling of chiral nanowires and chiral crystals (effective models, tight binding)
Calculation and analysis of magnetoelectric transport properties in chiral materials: spin and orbital transport phenomena, light-induced transport, magnetoresistance
Simulation and model development (analytical and numerical) of non-reciprocal transport in chiral materials
Presentation and publication of scientific results
Active participation in the events of CCE and strengthening of collaborations

The opportunity to gain scientific and personal qualifications is available.

Requirements

Completed university degree (Master) in physics or comparable degree
Very good knowledge of theoretical solid state physics: transport theory, effective and/or tight-binding models or chiral properties
Excellent programming skills (e.g. Python, Fortran, C++)
Excellent analytical skills
High degree of self-motivation, good English skills (equivalent to B2)

Additional information

Applications from disabled persons, including those of equal status (as certified by the Bundesagentur für Arbeit / Federal Employment Agency), will be given preferential consideration if they are equally suitable and qualified. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications from individuals of all nationalities are explicitly welcome. Applicants with a degree that was not obtained at a German university must submit a Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) (https://www.kmk.org/zab/central-office-for-foreign-education) as proof of equivalence upon conclusion of the employment contract. You can find ways to apply for a financial grant for this under: https://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/de/pro/anerkennungszuschuss.php#.

This job posting is subject to potential budgetary restrictions.
Application costs will not be reimbursed by Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg.

Key Facts

Registration Number

5-915/26-D

Start

as soon as possible

Scope

part-time (75 %)

Salary

TV-L E13

Limitation

fixed-term (up to 4 years)

Contact Person

Prof. Dr. Annika Johansson
annika.johansson@physik.uni-halle.de

Application Deadline

27/02/2026