The Faculty of Natural Science, Institute of Quantum Optics, is seeking to fill the position, starting as soon as possible, of a

Professor (W3) of Materials Science Electron Microscopy (m/f/d)

The University is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and particularly encourage qualified female scientists to apply for this position. Severely disabled applicants with equal aptitude will be given preferential consideration.

We are seeking a distinguished individual with internationally recognized research achievements in a modern field of materials science, utilizing experimental electron microscopy to enhance the interdisciplinary focus areas of (electro-)chemical energy conversion and storage as well as quantum sciences.

Potential research areas include the structural and functional characterization of energy-relevant organic and/or inorganic solid-state materials, organic-inorganic hybrid materials or organic-inorganic quantum materials. The application of innovative characterization and imaging techniques for in situ investigation of dynamic processes at the atomic and molecular scales will be a primary focus, such as in battery electrodes, heterogeneous catalysis or low-dimensional quantum systems.

This professorship is positioned at the intersection of physics and chemistry and has a distinctly interdisciplinary orientation. The position requires a strong commitment to cross-disciplinary collaboration within Ulm University and to strengthening ongoing (POLiS Cluster of Excellence, Transregio SFB 234 Catalight, CZS Center, and QPhoton) and planned (Chem4Quant and NanoSpin) collaborative projects. Additionally, the appointee is expected to demonstrate a compelling willingness to engage with inter-university platforms such as Celest (Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage Ulm-Karlsruhe)  and IQST (Center for Integrated Quantum Science and Technology) and with activities involving external research institutions such as the Helmholtz Institute Ulm for Electrochemical Energy Storage (HIU), the Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW), and/or the DLR Institute for Quantum Technologies (DLR-QT).

It is planned that the appointee will significantly contribute to the methodological and instrumental development of the planned core facility for materials science electron microscopy as part of a scientific leadership board. Materials science electron microscopy plays a central role in the education of physics students, especially through courses, seminars and practical work in master’s programs in Physics, Business Physics and Quantum Engineering.

Employment requirements are completed university studies as well as teaching aptitude, a doctoral degree and further pertinent scientific achievements (§ 47 LHG).

Seize the opportunity and join us in shaping the future of the University!