Doctoral Research Associate Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (salary level E 13 TV-L, 67%)

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The Department for Quantum Technology of the Faculty of Physics at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a Doctoral Research Associate Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (salary level E 13 TV-L, 67%) at the earliest possible date. We are offering a fixed-term part-time position (67%) for 3 years. Full-time employees are required to teach 4 hours per week during the semester.

Your tasks:

• Participate in the research activities of the Foundations of Quantum Theory Group at the Department of Quantum Technology, including the planning and execution of scientific projects in the fields of quantum information theory and foundations of quantum theory.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of collaborative research efforts with group members, students, and international research partners.
• Publication of original research results in leading scientific journals and presentation of these results at international conferences.
• Participation in the teaching activities of the Department of Quantum Technology.
• The position is associated with the completion of a doctoral research project (PhD).

Our expectations:

• A graduate degree (German Diplom or master's degree) in physics is required.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is strongly desired.
• Knowledge in the theoretical foundations of quantum physics and quantum information theory.
• Research experience in the mathematical structure of quantum theory.
• You should be team-oriented, have strong communication and organisational skills, scientific writing and presentation skills, and the ability to work independently.

Advantages for you:

• Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect – values which are important to us.
• Our broad range of diverse work-time models offers great flexibility – also when working from home.
• If you have family members or young children in your care, our Family Service Office offers concrete support to help you balance your private and professional responsibilities.
• As an educational institution, we are deeply committed to offering occupational training and continuing education opportunities tailored to your individual needs.
• From A – Z, Aikido to Zumba, our sport and health programmes ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• As a university employee, you are entitled to numerous benefits afforded to public servants, e.g. an attractive company pension scheme ( VBL ), an annual end-of-year bonus and a position that is shielded from economic fluctuations.

The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity . We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions. We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Matthias Kleinmann ([email protected] ).

Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 2026-11-20 via our online application form. Reference number: 2026_10_42