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Chemnitz University of Technology has established itself as an innovative scientific and educational institution that consciously faces the challenges of competition between universities. It offers attractive jobs to personalities with proven professional competence who would like to contribute constructively to innovative development of the university.

As of the next possible Date, the Faculty of Natural Sciences , Junior Professorship of Experimental Semiconductor Physics , has a vacancy for a

Research Associate (m/f/x)

(100%, salary group 13 TV-L)

initially limited up to 31 March 2026 with a possible extension if funds are available.

Temporary employment is in accordance with the regulations of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (WissZeitVG) and the Sächsisches Hochschullgesetz (SächsHSG) as amended.

The candidate for this post will join the research group of Simon Kahmann. Research in the KahmannLab is focused on a core laboratory of optical spectroscopy and microscopy techniques with a keen eye towards developing novel semiconductors and their application in optoelectronic devices. The group is part of the Institute of Physics at the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Chemnitz University of Technology, which provides access to a variety of cutting-edge experimental techniques and facilities for solid state physics research.

Responsibilities

The candidate will contribute to the group’s efforts towards a deeper understanding of light-matter interaction of solution-processed semiconductors and optoelectronics devices through multi-modal imaging techniques. The work will include the implementation and further development of data processing algorithms and machine learning tools to analyse multi-modal datasets, the development and implementation of new measurement techniques, and the exploration of new ways to salvage the power of existing techniques in the group. The candidate will work in a team with two doctoral students and contribute to their supervision.

The successful candidate will:

• Develop analysis pipelines for multi-modal microscopy datasets in python and support the implementation of data handling strategies
• Employ microscopy techniques (PL/Raman, scanning probe) to study solution-processed semiconductors and/or optoelectronic devices under operating conditions/external stressors
• Conduct macroscopic optical spectroscopy (absorption, photoluminescence, Raman)
• Actively contribute the group’s activities and outreach projects
• Participate in the dissemination of results through articles in peer-reviewed journal articles as well as conference presentations

Your profile

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic candidate with a master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry or comparable disciplines, which gives access to the corresponding qualification level

Required:

• Experience with microscopic imaging techniques and analysis of multimodal datasets
• Experience with programming/data visualisation using python
• Strong theoretical and practical background in light-matter interaction and spectroscopic materials characterisation
• Excellent track-record in the field of solution-processed semiconductors, e.g. halide perovskites, colloidal nanocrystals, or organic semiconductors
• Openness towards interaction with international collaborators
• Proven capability to independently pursue scientific research questions
• Experience with electron, scanning probe, or X-ray imaging techniques using spectroscopic or diffraction information
• Experience with student supervision
• Good understanding of the physics of optoelectronic devices, e.g. solar cells or LEDs
• Excellent command of written and spoken English exemplified by previous experience of working in an international environment

We particularly encourage those candidates typically underrepresented in the STEM area to apply.

In addition, you must meet the hiring requirements according to § 73 SächsHSG.

Applications should be sent electronically (preferred) or by post to the address stated below by 16.10.2025, quoting the reference KahmannLab-correlation. Applications are only accepted as one collated .pdf file and must include the following documents: cover letter, CV, certificates, contact references.

Applications will be rapidly reviewed after the closing date and online interviews conducted shortly thereafter. Please note that, for security reasons, no electronic applications or attachments to applications made available for download via hyperlinks to third parties can be considered in the recruitment process.

The selection is based on suitability, qualification and professional performance. Chemnitz University of Technology is particularly committed to promoting women and therefore expressly invites qualified women to apply. In the case of equal suitability, severely disabled persons or persons of equal status will be given priority in accordance with SGB IX.

For further informal discussions on the post, please contact Simon Kahmann