• Chemistry
• Solid State Research & Material Sciences
• Particle, Plasma and Quantum Physics

Art der Stelle

Postdoctoral position (m/f/d)

Stellenangebot vom 29.05.2025

The Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids in Dresden is a leading international research institute of the Max Planck Society (MPG) and conducts cutting-edge research in the field of materials science.

The Department of Topological Quantum Chemistry offers a full time postdoctoral position (m/f/d).

Tasks

• Discovering new topological materials (insulators, semimetals, superconductors)
• Carrying out photoemission experiments in synchrotron beamlines
• Maintenance of the in-house ARPES system
• Analysis and summarizing experimental results
• Presentation of experimental discoveries in scientific journals and international conferences
• Working in collaboration with PhD students and research technicians

Qualifications and skills

• Completed university degree and PhD in the field of physics and materials science
• Ability to work in the team and at the interdisciplinary level
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• In-depth knowledge in quantum condensed matter physics, with an emphasis on band topology
• Hands-on experience in ARPES is mandatory
• Experience in laser light source is preferred

Our offer

• Integration in part of a vibrant international and multicultural team of scientists, engineers, technical, and administrative staff
• Lead in cutting-edge scientific projects and work in advanced physics laboratories
• An initial 24-month contract with the possibility of one-year extension
• Salary according to TVöD (federal government) with 39-hour working week, 30 days of holiday as well as annual bonus and social benefits (VBL)
• Extensive training opportunities and career support

Application

The Max Planck Society strives for gender equity and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. The Max Planck Society has set itself the goal of employing more severely disabled people. Applications from severely disabled people are expressly encouraged. The Max Planck Society wants to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented. Women are therefore expressly encouraged to apply. 

 Please apply by 1 August 2025 at the latest with your detailed application documents:

• Motivation letter (include experience, interests & goals; preferred start date; fellowship opportunities you have in mind; etc.)
• Curriculum Vitae (with list of publications, including hyperlink to each publication)
• Copies of the relevant degree certificates

Please combine all files in one PDF document  and send it to personal@cpfs.mpg.de  with the subject title ‘Application postdoc ARPES’.

Please find more information on our website: Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids.