Research Associate for The Project Hamburg Quantum Computing

vor 1 Woche

Hamburg, Deutschland Universität Hamburg Vollzeit

InstitutionFaculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Institute for Quantum Physics
- Salary levelEGR. 13 TV-L
- Start date01.02.2026, fixed until 31.12.2028 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).
- Application deadline28.10.2025
- Scope of workpart-time
- Weekly hours75 % of standard work hours per week

**Responsibilities**:
Duties primarily include research. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.

Your tasks will include e.g. the study, optimization and benchmarking of fast laser driven single and two qubit gates as well as implementing mid-circuit read-out for error correction and atom rearrangement and reloading.

**Profile**:
A university degree in a relevant field.

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 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. Klaus Sengstock

+49 40 42838-5551

Dr. Christoph Becker

+49 40 42838-5733

Reference number
- 262

Location

Luruper Chaussee 149
22761 Hamburg

Application deadline
- 28.10.2025
- cover letter
- CV
- copies of degree certificate(s)

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