Research associate (m/f/d)

Charge transport across chiral molecules on magnetic surfaces

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

Investigation of the transport properties of chiral molecules on magnetic surfaces
Scanning probe analysis of the transport and properties using conducting AFM, Kelvin probe, and optical near field microscopy
Nanoscale design and pattering of electronic device structures
Structural of the molecular layers using small angle X ray scattering and IR spectroscopy
Data analysis and publication of the scientific results
Active participation in the events of CCE and strengthening of collaboration

The opportunity to gain scientific and personal qualifications is available.

Requirements

Completed university degree in physics or comparable degree
In-depth knowledge of solid-state physics
Proficient in the Python programming
Excellent communication 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

5-12357/25-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. Georg Woltersdorf
georg.woltersdorf@physik.uni-halle.de

Application Deadline

07/01/2026