Research Assistant (m/w/d), EG 13 TV-H - Technological Physics

Part-time position with half the working hours of a full-time position, employment is in the context of the BMBF-Project „PEARLS“ (Photonic embedding of active region laser chips on silicon). This is a fixed-term position till 31.03.2022 (§ 2 Abs. 1 WissZeitVG) (§ 2 Abs. 1 Satz 1 WissZeitVG). Acquisition of doctoral thesis is possible.

Tasks:

• Molecular beam epitaxy of high quality InP-based quantum dot laser structures for integration on Si-Photonic wafers for the  telecom wavelength ranges 1.3 and 1.55 µm
• Optical and structural characterization of the grown structures
• Close cooperation with the project partners

Requirements:

• Candidates are expected to hold a Master degree in physics, and/or nanoscience, and/or electrical engineering
• Outstanding academic record with background in solid state physics and semiconductor-based nanostructures
• Good written and spoken English

Advantages:

• Knowledge of epitaxial growth or processing of III-V semiconductor materials
• Research experience in optical and structural characterization
• Knowledge with semiconductor laser diodes und their characterization
• Team working style

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Johann Peter Reithmaier, Tel.: 0561-804-4430, E-Mail: jpreith[at]physik.uni-kassel[dot]de.

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The University of Kassel is an equal opportunity employer and aims at a clear increase of the proportion of women in research and teaching. Qualified women are therefore expressly requested to apply. Under the precondition of equal qualification, disabled persons will be preferred. Applications indicating the Position Number, which may be in digital form, should be sent to the President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel, Germany or bewerbungen[at]uni-kassel[dot]de, quoting the applicable reference number in the subject.