PhD Position in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics (m/w/d)

Overview Organisation/Company TU Dortmund University Department Physics Research Field Physics » Condensed matter properties Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 15 Dec 2025 – 18:00 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description The Department of Physics at TU Dortmund University invites applications for a research and teaching assistant position as PhD student in experimental condensed matter physics with a focus on terahertz dynamics of quantum materials. The initial employment for three years can start at the earliest possible date. According to the public tarif regulations, the salary is based on the tarif group E13 TV-L. An extension of another year after the initial employment is possible. In the first year, the extent is 50%, in the second and third years 75%. Depending on your level of experience, direct employment at 75% is also possible. Profile: The advertised experimental PhD project is to investigate and understand non-equilibrium and equilibrium properties of quantum materials (e.g. quantum magnetic materials, superconductors, topological materials) driven by strong-field terahertz or optical pulses, in tunable external conditions such as low temperatures and high magnetic fields. This PhD project will be realized by setting up and maintaining time-resolved terahertz or optical spectroscopy. The experiments will be carried out mainly in house and also complementarily at the large scale user facilities. For most recent representative works of the research group, one can refer to Phys. Rev. Lett. 134, 196503 (2025); Nature 631, 760–764 (2024); and Phys. Rev. Lett. 132, 196501 (2024). Responsibilities: The tasks of the PhD student include setting up the time resolved terahertz spectroscopy and the low-temperature apparatus, performing the experiments, analysing and presenting the data, and disseminating the results (e.g. by conference presentations and peer-reviewed journal publications), and participation in tutoring Bachelor and Master students. In addition, the duties include teaching, which depends on the extent of employment. Application: Applications enclosing curriculum vitae, latest grades and degrees, a motivation letter (up to 2 pages) and contact details of two references should be sent to Prof. Dr. Zhe Wang via the email address given below. Where to apply E-mail zhe.wang@tu-dortmund.de Requirements Education/Research Field: Physics » Condensed matter properties — Master Degree or equivalent Education/Research Field: Chemistry » Physical chemistry — Master Degree or equivalent Education/Research Field: Physics » Quantum mechanics — Master Degree or equivalent Education/Research Field: Physics » Solid state physics — Master Degree or equivalent Education/Research Field: Physics » Optics — Master Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications: a very good master or equivalent academic degree of physics, chemistry, optics, or engineer. an excellent bachelor degree can be conditionally admitted followed by successful completion of studies preparatory to the doctorate, in accord with the doctoral regulations of the department. practical scientific experience in optics or low temperature experiments is preferable but not mandatory. very good oral and written English skills are required. the German language is helpful but not mandatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr