Senior Research Associate (m/f/d) -
Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in
Institute of Photonics
Remuneration EG 14 TV-L
ID 8426WE12
Start of employment 1 May 2026
Application deadline 8 April 2026
Scope full time and permanent employment
The Institute of Photonics conducts research in nanophotonics, metasurfaces, and light–matter interactions at the nanoscale. Particular emphasis is placed on the design and experimental investigation of active and nonlinear photonic nanostructures, including hybrid systems based on plasmonic, dielectric, and two-dimensional materials. Current and future research activities focus on tunable metasurfaces, exciton–photon coupling, nonlinear optical processes, and nanoscale light sources.
We are seeking a communicative and well-organized researcher to join the institute starting 1 May 2026. The successful candidate will support the coordination of research and teaching activities, contribute to ongoing research projects, supervise students, and assist in the preparation and management of third-party funded projects.
YOUR TASKS
- Support the institute leadership in establishing and organizing research and teaching activities in nanophotonics and metasurfaces
- Conduct independent research in the institute’s core areas of nanophotonics
- Supervise PhD, Master’s, and Bachelor’s students working on photonic devices
- Contribute to the preparation and management of third-party funded projects in nanophotonics
- Coordinate and further develop laboratory infrastructure for photonic device fabrication and optical characterization
YOUR PROFILE
Requirements
- Completed doctorate, in particular in the subject Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field in nanophotonics
Desired knowledge and personal skills
- Proven expertise in nanophotonics, metasurfaces, or related areas of light–matter interaction at the nanoscale
- Experience in experimental photonics, including optical characterization, nanofabrication, and nanophotonic measurements
- Experience in supervising or mentoring students in research projects
- Knowledge in the preparation or management of third-party funded research projects is desirable
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate laboratory infrastructure and collaborative research activities
OUR OFFER
- A job in an interesting, friendly and appreciative working environment
- Intensive induction/ onboarding
- Flexible and family-friendly working conditions
- Good public transport connections
- Internal offers for health promotion and special conditions in further gyms
At the heart of TU Hamburg’s research, teaching and transfer of technology is the guiding principle of developing technology for people. The TU Hamburg sees itself in this context as a family-friendly and sustainable university with high performance and quality standards that strives for excellence in all its research fields. Interdisciplinarity, innovation, regionality and internationality are binding principles in our actions.
With currently around 8.000 students, 110 professors and 1.650 employees, the TU Hamburg is characterised by short decision-making processes and close cooperation between the board, the institutes, the deans of studies, the research areas and the administration. We identify ourselves with a modern leadership culture and cultivate appreciative interaction.
For further information please contact Prof. Andreas Tittl, Tel.-No. +4940 30601 3247,
Email: andreas.tittl@tuhh.de.
The TUHH stands for equal opportunities as well as appreciative and respectful cooperation.
Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae in table form, proof of completed training and/or university degree, job references or certificates of employment) via the online application system.
Please submit proof of all obtained university degrees and, if available, the recognition of your educational qualifications in Germany (e.g. anabin excerpts and/or acknowledgement of previous employers).
