Research Associate for the Project “Cluster of Excellence Quantum Universe” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

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Hamburg, Deutschland Universität Hamburg Vollzeit

Research Associate for the Project “Cluster of Excellence Quantum Universe” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Institution Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Department of Mathematics, Cluster of Excellence “Quantum Universe”

Salary level

Start date as soon as possible, 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 deadline 14.08.2024

Scope of work part-time

Weekly hours 66,67 % 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.

The Cluster of Excellence “Quantum Universe” performs research to understand mass and gravity at the interface between quantum physics and cosmology. The research team includes leading scientists from mathematics, particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology at Universität Hamburg and DESY.

You will be part of a novel research project which aims to detect gravitational waves with superconducting radio-frequency cavities. This research is carried out together with world-leading experts on superconducting cavities and RF control systems, and further benefits from the location of the world-wide largest superconducting accelerator on-site. Another vital part is the excellent theoretical research team, developing necessary models to describe the interactions of the cavity with gravitational waves and its environment. Together we design and specify the fundamental concept of the experiment, which will be carried out in the near-future. Besides the project team in Hamburg, we are closely collaborating with a research team at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, where mutual visits are part of the project.

You will lead the study to design a new cavity geometry for the future experiment. This is based on the experience gained during cryogenic tests at DESY and FNAL, and a first physics run to detect high-frequency gravitational waves at FNAL at which you participate and analyze various data. For that, you will interact and work together with various renowned experts on their different fields and gain in-depth knowledge of various aspects of cavity operation.

Doctoral research associates will become members of the Quantum Universe Research School (QURS), which provides academic and soft skills training, as well as career planning support. In addition, they will receive individual budgets to facilitate the attendance of summer schools and conferences, and to support other educational measures. Additional travel money for project-specific duties will be provided by the hosting research groups. Doctoral research associates may participate in teaching at the University and in the organization of the Cluster via an early career council.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field.

Experience in one of those fields are beneficial but not necessary: Superconductivity, RF electronics/testing, Cryogenics.

Good writing and communication skills and the ability to work in an international team with English as a working language.

We offer

Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements Continuing education opportunities University pensions Attractive location Flexible working hours Work-life balance opportunities Health management 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” 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 Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg promotes equal opportunity. As women are currently underrepresented in this job category at Universität Hamburg according to the evaluation conducted under the Hamburg act on gender equality (Hamburgisches Gleichstellungsgesetz, HambGleiG), we encourage women to apply for this position. Equally qualified and suitable female applicants will receive preference.

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



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