Physicist or Electrical engineer (f/m/d)
65% part-time
To strengthen our KATRIN++ team, we are looking for motivated and dedicated early-career scientists (f/m/d) who are eager to join us in developing the next-generation experiment for the direct determination of the neutrino mass. Our work lies at the intersection of fundamental research and cutting-edge technology. We particularly welcome creative minds who enjoy hands-on work in the laboratory and are driven by curiosity and commitment to advance state-of-the-art experimental methods.
Organizational unit
Institute for Astroparticle Physics (IAP)
Job description
- The focus of your research will be the characterization of Metallic Magnetic Calorimeters (MMCs) and other quantum sensors in external magnetic fields (up to 50 mT)
- You will independently design experimental setups for a 10 mK dilution refrigerator, perform measurements , and analyze the resulting data
- In addition, you will model detector performance (timing an energy resolution), compare simulations with experimental data, and extrapolate the sensitivity to the neutrino mass in the context of potential quantum sensor sensor array using a tritium source like at KATRIN
- Participation in teaching and outreach activities is expected.
There is the possibility of pursuing a doctorate in addition to academic work.
Starting date
01.10.2025
Personal qualification
- You have a master's degree in physics or electrical engineering
- Strong expertise in the field of quantum mechanics (mK) and quantum sensors is desirable.
This is what we offer
Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an interna-tional environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.
Salary
Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.
Contract duration
limited to 3,5 years
Application up to
25 July 2025
Contact person in line-management
For further information, please contact Dr. Markus Steidl, phone +49 721 608-26957. E-Mail: markus.steidl@kit.edu
Please apply online using the button below for this vacancy number 252/2025.
Vacancy number: 252/2025
We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job. Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.Contact
Personnel Support is provided by:
Personalservice (PSE) - Human Resources
Ms Ratzel
Phone: +49 721 608-25544,
Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany