Engineer (m f d)
Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
06108 Halle (Saale)
Bewerbungsfrist: 2026-09-23
The Faculty of natural scienes II, Institut e of physics, at Martin Luther University Halle Wittenberg is seeking a full time Engineer (m f d)
- The Faculty of natural scienes II, Institut e of physics, at Martin Luther University Halle Wittenberg is seeking a full time Engineer (m f d) for a fixed term of 1 year starting at the earliest possible opportunity.
- The above fixed term contract is in accordance with Section 14, Paragraph 2 of the TzBfG ( Teilzeit und Befristungsgesetz – ‘ German Part Time and Fixed Term Employment Act ’), which stipulates that only applicants with no prior employment relationship with the state of Saxony Anhalt will be considered.
- Remuneration will be determined based on job duties and responsibilities and will be aligned with the fulfilment of listed personal requirements, up to pay grade 11 under the TV L ( Tarifvertrag für den Öffentlichen Dienst der Länder – 'German Public Service Pay Agreement for the Federal States').
Job Responsibilities
- Independent development of complex, novel instrument setup for photoelectron spectroscopy
- Development and implementation of ambitious scientific software to control, evaluate and automize experiments
- Independent evaluation and recommendation of technical solutions for the procurement of components, based on own market research and assessment of technical feasibility
- Coordination and technical supervision of the new laboratory build up
- Coordination of the procurement of new equipment for the laboratory setup
- Establishment and maintenance of technical documentation for experiments and experimental systems
- Conducting and analysing experiments in surface and boundary physics
Requirements
- Completed university degree (BA) of engineering, physics or equivalent qualification
- Solid knowledge of solid state physics
- Comprehensive expertise in software development (especially Python, Bluesky, EPICS, C++)
- Knowledge in electronics development and mechanical design (CAD)
- Experience in laser spectroscopy
- Experience with handling and developing UHV systems
- Experience with ARPES systems
- Excellent communication skills
- High level of self motivation
- Very good English language proficiency
Befristung
- Fixed term: 1 year
Befristung
- Fixed term appointment of 1 year
- Please send your application, including Reg. No.: 5 8999 / 26 D, with the typical documents (motivation letter, CV, certificates) to Martin Luther University Halle Wittenberg, Institute for Physics, 06099 Halle (Saale), or preferably by e mail to recruitment schroeterlab@physik.uni halle.de until 23/09/2026.
- This job posting is subject to potential budgetary restrictions.
Bewerbung
- Please send your application, including Reg. No.: 5 8999 / 26 D, with the typical documents (motivation letter, CV, certificates) to Martin Luther University Halle Wittenberg, Institute for Physics, 06099 Halle (Saale), or preferably by e mail to recruitment schroeterlab@physik.uni halle.de until 23/09/2026.
- Electronic applications are welcome.
Contact
- Prof. Dr. Niels Schröeter, Email: niels.schroeter@physik.uni halle.de
Additional information
- Applications from disabled persons, including those of equal status, will be given preferential consideration if equally suitable and qualified.
- Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Applicants with a degree that was not obtained at a German university must submit a Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications from the ZAB as proof of equivalence.