Research Associate for The Project “search for Cosmic Magnetic Fields”

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Hamburg, Deutschland Universität Hamburg Vollzeit

InstitutionFaculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics
- Salary levelEGR. 13 TV-L
- Start date01.01.2026 or shortly thereafter, 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 deadline30.09.2025
- Scope of workpart-time
- Weekly hours67 % of standard work hours per week

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

We seek to appoint a three-year Research Associate to conduct radioastronomical research focusing on cosmic magnetic fields at the Observatory of the University of Hamburg.

The goal of this work, funded by the German Research Foundation, is to search for cosmic magnetic fields using radio polarization measurements.

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

The job requires a master university degree in physics.

Strong background in physics and astronomy, with prior research experience in radio astronomy. Documented coding experience in scientific python.

German language skills are not required.

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. Marcus Brüggen

+49 40 42838-8537

Reference number
- 234

Location

Gojenbergsweg 112
21029 Hamburg

Application deadline
- 30.09.2025
- cover letter
- CV
- copies of degree certificate(s)



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