Academic Staff Member (f/m/d)
Organizational unit
Institut für Experimentelle Teilchenphysik (ETP)
Job description
ETP is a leading experimental particle physics group with strong involvement in the Belle II and CMS collaborations. The successful candidate is expected to take a leading role in research and to develop a scientific profile, closely connected to the group’s activities in LHC physics with CMS, detector operation and upgrades, advanced instrumentation, and modern data analysis methods. Beyond current activities, ETP is involved in the preparation of future experimental programs, opening opportunities to contribute to next-generation facilities and detector technologies. The position offers an excellent research environment at KIT, including opportunities for close collaboration within the institute and across the wider particle physics community.
Starting date
1. Juli 2026 oder zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt
Personal qualification
Applicants should hold a PhD in experimental particle physics (or a closely related field) and have demonstrated strong potential for outstanding scientific achievements. Significant participation in teaching and the supervision of students and PhD candidates is expected.
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 international environment. 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
The position is to be filled as a civil servant (salary group A13), depending on whether the professional and personal requirements are met.
Contract duration
unlimited
Application up to
May 1, 2026
Contact person in line-management
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Markus Klute, email: markus.klute@kit.edu .
Application
The application should include a résumé, a brief description of your research experience and interests, and at least two letters of recommendation.
Please apply online using the button below for this vacancy number 1096/2026.
Vacancy number: 1096/2026
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 Kehrer
Phone: 0721 608-45415,
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