Research Assistant - Quantum Science

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 5 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.

Start date as of 01.04.2026

Working hours part‑time with 30 hours

Remuneration pay group 13 TV‑L

Location Rostock

Tender number P 1/2026

Limitation limited to three years

Application time

HR department:
Georgios Agrofilax
Phone number: 0381/498-1282
E-mail: georg

Department:
Prof. Dr. Stefan Scheel
Phone number: 0381/498-6920
E‑Mail:

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 on the IRTG website  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 5 fellows, each working on an individual project. The employment contract is limited to three years.

The positions are to be filled from 01.04.2026.

• 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

• 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

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.

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 22.01.2026 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.

We look forward to receiving your application!