Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in, salary level E 13 TV-L, 100%)

42,500 students and 7,750 employees in teaching, research and administration, all working together to shape perspectives for the future – that is the University of Münster. Embedded in the vibrant atmosphere of Münster with its high standard of living, the University’s diverse research profile and attractive study programmes draw students and researchers throughout Germany and from around the world.

The Department of Physics at the University of Münster is seeking to fill a permanent position for the Centre for Soft Nanoscience (SoN) and the Münster Nanofabrication Facility (MNF) as a

Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in, salary level E 13 TV-L, 100%)

at 100% of the regular working hours per week (39h 50min). This permanent position is set to commence at the earliest possible date. Full-time employees are required to teach 8 hours per week during the semester.

Your tasks:

• Supervision and operation of large-scale equipment at the Münster Nanofabrication Facility, in particular for electron beam lithography and reactive ion etching.
• Development of reproducible nanofabrication and nanoanalytical methods for scientific projects at the Münster Nanofabrication Facility.
• Carrying out chemical and physical processes in laboratory and clean room environments. - organisation of events
• Transfer of knowledge to students and instruction in the application of scientific methods for nanofabrication and nanoanalysis
• Collaboration in the Münster Nanofabrication Facility and the Centre for Soft Nanoscience
• Participation in the self-administration of the research facilities

Our expectations:

• A university degree in physics, electrical engineering or a closely related discipline is required. - Ideally, you have completed a doctorate in physics, electrical engineering or a closely related discipline.
• At least three years' experience of working in clean room environments, electron beam lithography and reactive ion etching processes is essential.
• Extensive knowledge of nanoanalytical methods, such as atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), reflectometry or ellipsometry, is required.
• A good command of written and spoken English is required.
• Sound programming skills, preferably in Python, are desirable.
• German language skills are not a prerequisite, but a willingness to learn german is desirable.
• You should be team-oriented and responsible, have good communication skills, organisational talent and the ability to work independently.

Advantages for you:

• You will work at a state-of-the-art equipment centre in the internationally renowned Center for Soft Nanoscience (SoN) and maintain intensive contact with a broad and interdisciplinary spectrum of excellent scientists who you will accompany and support in the implementation of ambitious research projects.
• Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect – values which are important to us.
• Our broad range of diverse work-time models offers great flexibility – also when working from home.
• If you have family members or young children in your care, our Family Service Office offers concrete support to help you balance your private and professional responsibilities.
• As an educational institution, we are deeply committed to offering occupational training and continuing education opportunities tailored to your individual needs.
• From A – Z, Aikido to Zumba, our sport and health programmes ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• As a university employee, you are entitled to numerous benefits afforded to public servants, e.g. an attractive company pension scheme ( VBL ), an annual end-of-year bonus and a position that is shielded from economic fluctuations.

The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity . We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions.

We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.

Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 2025-07-18 via our online application form.

If you have any questions in advance, please contact Mrs Nicole Altmann ( [email protected] )

Reference number 2025_06_20