Saarland University is a campus university that is internationally recognized for its strong research programmes.
Fostering young academic talent and creating ideal conditions for teaching and research are a core part of the . As part of the University of the Greater Region, Saarland University enables students and staff to . With over 17,000 national and international students, studying more than a hundred different academic disciplines, Saarland . [Saarland University is officially recognized as one of Germany’s family-friendly higher-education institutions and with a combined workforce of more than 4,000 it is one .] The
Center for Quantum Technologies at Saarland University
is inviting applications for the following position commencing at the earliest opportunity.
1 PostDoc position (f/m/d) in Control of Quantum Systems Reference number W2807
, salary in accordance with the German TV-L salary scal e1, pay grade:
E13 TVL, duration of employment:
2-3 years, volume of employment:
100 % of standard working time.
Workplace/Department:
At Saarland University, a new Center for Quantum Technologies (QuTe) has been founded in 2025.
This center pursues research on quantum technologies in a broad sense, on the ,,hardware" side (in quantum physics, quantum optics and quantum engineering) as well as on the ,,software" side (in quantum information, theoretical physics / computer science / mathematics and quantum computing). The center is truly interdisciplinary at the interface of Physics, . It will include an outpost of the Forschungszentrum Jülich with which it will closely collaborate. This position will be located within the group of Prof. Kathrin Flaßkamp (Systems Modeling and Simulation, associated . The group’s research covers topics in optimal control, modeling of dynamical systems, numerical simulation, identification, multiobjective optimization, .
Job requirements and responsibilities; academic qualifications:
We are offering a PostDoc positions (for 2-3 years) with a focus on control of quantum systems.
The candidate will have an outstanding Master’s degree and PhD in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related, . Having previously worked within quantum systems and control is . TV-L = collective agreement on remuneration of public sector employees in the German Länder The pay grade assigned to an employee depends on their professional qualifications and the number of years of service.
Each pay grade is . Entry-level employees with no previous experience will initially be assigned a level 1 rating. After one year at . After a further two years, the employee will move to level 3, etc.
Research within QuTe will be of interdisciplinary nature, we further expect collaboration with the Chair of Systems . The candidate is expected to contribute to teaching in Systems Engineering . At Saarland University, we view internationalization as a process spanning all aspects of university life.
We therefore . Special support will be provided for projects that continue with or expand on collaborative interactions within .g. projects with partners in the European University Alliance .transform4europe.eu) or the University of the Greater Region (?url=www.uni-gr.eu&module=jobs&id=212944" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=www.uni-gr.eu&module=jobs&id=212944" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.uni-gr.eu).
What we can offer you:
- A flexible work schedule allowing you to balance work and family, among other things the possibility of teleworking o Secure and future-oriented employment with attractive conditions o A broad range of further education and professional development programmes (for example language courses) o An occupational health management model with numerous attractive options, such as our university sports programme o Supplementary pension scheme (RZVK) o Discounted tickets on local public transport services (’Job-Ticket’ of the saarVV) o Job bike leasing (JobRad) We look forward to receiving your
meaningful online application by
20.04.2026 to
kathrin.flasskampuni- saarland.de . Please include the reference number
W2807 in the subject line of the e-mail. Application documents .10MB) and must include the following documents:
- A letter of application, which should include your contact data and email, o your CV/résumé including details of study program and electronic copies of your certificates, o details of your PhD project and your subsequent research, your teaching experience (if applicable), a complete list of publications highlighting your three most relevant publications regarding your planned research at QuTe, o a statement of your scientific experience/interests and of your previous and planned research and your record in acquiring third-party funding (if applicable). If you have any
questions about the position, please contact:
Prof. Kathrin Flaßkamp (email:
kathrin.flasskampuni-
saarland.de) directly; for general questions on the planned Center for Quantum Technologies (QuTe) contact
Prof. Moritz Weber (email:
quteuni-saarland.de). Pay grade classification is based on the particular details of the position held and the extent to which the applicant meets the requirements of the pay grade within the . Part-time employment is generally possible. If you have obtained a foreign university degree, a proof of the equivalence of this degree with a German degree by the Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen . If necessary, please apply for this in time. You can find more information at ?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kmk.org%2Fzeugnisbewertung&module=jobs&id=212944" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kmk.org%2Fzeugnisbewertung&module=jobs&id=212944" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.kmk.org/zeugnisbewertung. Unfortunately, neither costs for attending an interview at Saarland University nor costs for any certificate evaluation by the ZAB can be reimbursed in principle.
We welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, and sexual orientation and identity.
In accordance . Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability.
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