Research Associate | Research associate (m/f/x)

Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published May 6, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

As a Research Associate, you will join a dynamic team focused on semiconductor lasers and their applications, specifically working on optical imaging in scattering tissue. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve independently preparing and conducting experiments, performing numerical calculations, analyzing research data, and publishing your findings in peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, you will play an active role in presenting research results, supporting the submission of new research applications, and providing guidance and supervision to students within the international Master program in Lasers and Photonics. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in Terahertz technology and optical imaging. The role requires a strong academic background in Electrical Engineering or Physics, combined with a passion for experimental techniques and numerical modeling. You will thrive in this environment if you are a self-motivated researcher who enjoys both the hands-on experimental side of science and the analytical, collaborative aspects of academic publication and student mentorship.

Required Skills

Education

Master degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Physics.

Experience

  • Professional experience in experimental techniques and numerical modeling of optical imaging in scattering tissue
  • Experience in data analysis within a research context
  • Experience in academic publication and research presentation

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Full-time position (39.83 hours/week), fixed-term contract for 3 years.