Postdoc — Hybrid Material Systems (SE 2026/9)
Twenty-four-month postdoctoral position at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin researching modern semiconductor thin films and interfaces using photoelectron spectroscopy and related methods.
Opportunity Passport
At a glance
- RO ID
- RO-2026-006838
- Type
- Other Research / Academic Opportunity
- Level / stage
- Postdoctoral
- Host
- Germany · Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie
- Applicant geography
- Worldwide / global eligibility
- Compensation
- Salaried position
- Salary
- Salary based on the German public-sector TVöD-Bund collective agreement; exact amount is not stated on the vacancy page.
- Last deadline
- September 5, 2026
- Last checked
- August 25, 2026
Opportunity overview
The Hybrid Material Systems group seeks a postdoctoral researcher to study chemical and electronic structure in modern semiconductors and interfaces, plan synchrotron experiments, collaborate with doctoral researchers, manage research tasks, curate data and prepare publications.
Compensation
- Compensation status
- Salaried position
- Financial model
- Salary
- Salary
- Salary based on the German public-sector TVöD-Bund collective agreement; exact amount is not stated on the vacancy page.
- Duration
- 24 months
- Stipend: No
Eligibility
Doctorate in physics or chemistry; expertise in semiconductor carrier and excitation dynamics; research experience with perovskites and/or organic semiconductors; data fitting, Python/Matlab and electronic-structure modelling skills.
- Applicant geography
- Worldwide / global eligibility
- Minimum degree
- Completed doctoral degree in physics or chemistry.
- Language
- Excellent proficiency in either German or English at C1 level, with good proficiency in the other language at B2 level.
Programme details
- Funder / sponsor
- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie
- Host organisation
- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie
- Host country
- Germany
- Region
- Europe
- Disciplines
- Engineering
Application
- Method
- Online portal
Required documents
- CV/complete application
- Cover letter optional field
- Certificates and supporting documents as applicable
Applications must be submitted through the HZB application management system; applications sent by email or post are not considered.
Deadlines
- Application deadlineSeptember 5, 2026Applications must be submitted via the HZB application management system by 05.09.2026.
Sources and verification
Verification status: Verified. Last checked: August 25, 2026.
- Postdoc (f/m/d) — Reference No. SE 2026/9Official source · checked August 25, 2026
