Research fellow (m/f/d) in the field of experimental quantum optics

Organisation/Company

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Department

Physics

Research Field

Physics » Optics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

PhD Positions

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

9 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Offer Starting Date

1 Jan 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Reference Number

DR/243/25

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences –Department of Physics

Research fellow (m/f/d) in the field ofexperimental quantum optics with expected 3/4 part-time employment - E 13 TV-L HU (third-party funding limited until 31.12.2029)

Job description:

-      scientific service in research in the area of quantum optics with ultra-cold atoms

-      design, setup and operation of lab experiments with Bose-Einstein condensates (BEC) in optical dipole traps

-      development of methods to control the atomic density for quantum memory applications

-      tasks for personal scientific qualification (doctorate)

Requirements:

-      completed university degree in physics or similar with very good knowledge in atomic physics and/or quantum optics

-      very good knowledge in experimental work with cold atoms or time averaged potentials through Master thesis in this field

-      very good knowledge of English (min. B2)

-      experience in machine optimization of experiments with cold atoms desirable

-      experience in programming and data analysis is desirable

Please send your application (including cover letter, curriculum vitae and relevant certificates), referencing the job ID DR/243/25 to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Dr. Markus Krutzik (located: Newtonstraße 15, 12489 Berlin), Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin or preferably in electronic form as a single PDF file to

markus.krutzik@physik.hu-berlin.de .

The Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration history are specifically encouraged to apply. Since we will not return your documents, please submit copies in the application only.

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E-mail

markus.krutzik@physik.hu-berlin.de

Research Field

Physics » Optics

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics

Country

Germany

City

Berlin

Postal Code

12489

Street

Newtonstr. 15

Geofield

State/Province

Berlin

City

Berlin

Website

https://www.hu-berlin.de/de

Street

Unter den Linden 6

Postal Code

10099

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