Job Description

InstitutionCluster of Excellence „CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter“ (photon and nanosciences)
Salary levelEGR. 13 TV-L
Start date15.01.2026, fixed for a period of three years (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).
Application deadline08.12.2025
Scope of workpart-time
Weekly hours75 % of standard work hours per week
Your responsibilities


Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.



We are opening a new Research Associate position in the attosecond science team at the Center for Free- Electron Laser Science (CFEL) in Hamburg. In the CFEL-ATTO group we develop advanced attosecond technology with the aim of tracking and controlling electron dynamics in matter. More specifically, our technology allows us to follow charge migration occurring on a few femtosecond time scale in bio-chemically relevant molecules. In this context, the Research Associate will conduct experiments on chiral molecular systems on the electronic time scale in order to develop schemes where electronic excitation can be exploited in order to control the photoreactivity of the targets in an enantioselective manner. The Research Associate will conduct experiments with our recently developed beamline combining sub-2fs UV pulses with XUV attosecond pulse and few-femtosecond infrared pulses. The measurements will use photoelectrons and spin- resolved detection techniques.


Your profile


A university degree in a relevant field.



The successful applicant has:


a strong record in scientific work equivalent to a master’s degree in physics, chemistry, or materials science experience with lasers and/or spectroscopy approaches experimental skills and interest in instrumentation development excellent knowledge of English the ability to work as part of a team We offer

Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements Continuing education opportunities University pensions Attractive location Flexible working hours Work-life balance opportunities Health management, EGYM Wellpass Educational leave 30 days of vacation per annum
Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.



The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.


The University of Hamburg strives to increase the number of women in academia, and encourages qualified female academics to apply.


Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.


Instructions for applying


Contact


Prof. Dr. Francesca Calegari



francesca.calegari@desy.de



+49 40 8998-6369


Dr. Vincent Wanie



vincent.wanie@desy.de



+49 40 8998-3127


Reference number


344
Location


Notkestr. 85

22607 Hamburg



Application deadline


08.12.2025
Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents:


cover letter CV copies of degree certificate(s)

If you experience technical problems, send an email to bewerbungen@uni-hamburg.de.