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Research Associate for the Project “Cluster of Excellence ‚CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter‘- X-ray holographic microscopy and imaging at extremes.” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Your responsibilities

Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue further academic qualifications outside of their work responsibilities.

  • develop novel wavefront measurement method based on ptychography, phase retrival and projection holography using both coherent and incoherent x-ray sources
  • develop novel X-ray imaging schemes to reach nanometer resolution
  • apply x-ray optics (specifically, multilayer Laue lenses) for time-resolved microscopy
  • carry out experiments at synchrotrons and XFEL facilities

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field.

A PhD degree in physics, applied physics or engineering, or a successfully completed doctoral defense in a relevant field by the start date of the position. The candidate should have a strong background in x-ray optics, imaging, x-ray physics and interferometric methods.

We offer

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Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
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Continuing education opportunities
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University pensions
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Attractive location
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Flexible working hours
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Work-life balance opportunities
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Health management, EGYM Wellpass

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Educational leave

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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.

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The University of Hamburg strives to increase the number of women in academia, and encourages qualified female academics to apply. Equally qualified women applicants will receive preference in the selection process.

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

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