Scientific Employee (m/f/d) for Ion Beam Physics

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Vacancy ID: 205/2026

Closing date: 2026-08-24

The Friedrich Schiller University Jena is a dynamic and innovation-driven university centrally located in Germany. With a broad range of disciplines, it shapes the future through excellent research and teaching. Its scientific excellence is reflected in the profile areas Light – Life – Liberty, which provide pioneering insights and sustainable solutions for the society of tomorrow. Through close collaborations with leading research institutions, innovative companies, and renowned cultural organizations, it advances interdisciplinary developments. With around 17,000 students and approximately 10,000 employees, it defines Jena as a vibrant, internationally connected city of science and innovation.

The Institute of Solid State Physics seeks to fill the position of a

Scientific Employee (m/f/d) for Ion Beam Physics

We offer an unlimited, full-time position (40 hours per week).

The respective group ( ) uses ion beams in a variety of ways to manipulate or analyse the properties of solids. We also investigate the basic mechanisms in the interaction of energetic ions with materials, and in the scientific environment of the city of Jena we concentrate on the optical properties of irradiated solids. Together with this team, you ensure the scientific coordination of the accelerator facilities and significantly support coordinated projects of the group, such as in the IRTG 2675 'Tailored metasurfaces' ( ) or in the SFB 1375 'Non-linear optics down to atomic scales' ( ).

Your responsibilities:

Scientific coordination of the ion accelerators ROMEO and JULIA

Supervision of Bachelor-, Master- and PhD-students

Support in acquiring projects and in teaching (8 SWS)

Management of the lab course in nuclear physics

Organization of radiation safety and protection

Work on an own scientific qualification project - e.g. “Habilitation”

Your profile:

University degree (masters degree) with focus on Physics

Doctoral degree

Knowledge in ion beam physics

Very good skills in English and sufficient good skills in German

Ideally, you have experience with optical materials and knowledge on radiation protection

We offer:

Remuneration based on the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Federal States (TV-L) at salary scale TVL-E13 — depending on the candidates personal quali¬ficat-ions—, including a special annual payment in accordance with the collective agreement.

Autonomous work and the possibility to develop own research areas

Involvement in national and international networks of universities, research institutes and industrial companies

A comprehensive further and continuing education programme and individual qualification and develop¬ment in the field of Solid State Physics, Optics and Teaching (“LehreLernen”) or soft skills

A family-friendly working environment with a variety of offers for families: University Family Office JUniFamilie and flexible childcare (JUniKinder)

30 days of vacation per calendar year plus two days off on December 24 and 31

The position is permanent.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week).

In principle, the job is also suitable for part-time employment. The extent to which a part-time request can be granted, in particular with regard to the location and scope of the part-time work, will be assessed on the basis of the needs of the service.

Candidates with severe disabilities will be given preference in the cas