The Weierstrass Institute for Applied Analysis and Stochastics (WIAS) is an institute of the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V. (FVB). The FVB comprises seven non-university research institutes in Berlin which are funded by the federal and state governments. The research institutes belong to the Leibniz Association.
WIAS invites applications for a
Research Assistant position (f/m/d)
(Ref. 25/01)
in the Research Group
“Laser Dynamics”
(Head: Priv.-Doz. Dr. Uwe Bandelow). The position starts from 01.07.2025 and is limited to two years.
The work tasks include:
The researcher will work in the field of the research group on the modeling of optoelectronic devices and on the analytical and numerical investigation of such models, using in particular methods from the field of nonlinear dynamics. This includes also the continuation and development of cooperations with application partners.
We are looking for: Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree in mathematics or theoretical physics and have good speaking and writing skills in English. We expect experience in at least one of the following topics:
- Modeling and simulation of semiconductor laser devices or nonlinear optics.
- Analytical and numerical investigation of nonlinear effects such as pulse dynamics, bifurcations, or multiple time scales.
- Mathematical theory of delay-differential equations or partial differential equations in the context of concrete application problems.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research leading to publications in international journals
- Present results at international conferences and workshops
- Contribution to proposals for third party funding and cooperation with application partners
What we offer:
- Work in an interdisciplinary team-oriented environment in a premier research institution in the field of applied mathematics
- Payment according to the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD Bund) including the usual social benefits (30 vacation days in a 5-day week, company pension plan); subsidy for the company ticket for public transport
- Possibility for mobile work
- A certified (Audit berufundfamilie) family-friendly work environment.
- Berlin offers endless opportunities to enjoy life outside work. Neither the job nor living in Berlin requires German language (although WIAS offers free German courses). We highly welcome international applications. Scientifically, Berlin offers a rich landscape with numerous opportunities for research, as well as job prospects in academia and industry.
Please direct scientific queries to Priv.-Doz. Dr. U. Bandelow (uwe.bandelow@wias-berlin.de)
The appointment is initially limited for two years. The salary is according to the German TVöD scale.
The Weierstrass Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We explicitly encourage female researchers to apply for the offered position. Among equally qualified applicants, disabled candidates will be given preference.
Please upload complete application documents including a cover letter, curriculum vitae and photocopies of relevant certificates via our online job-application facility until February 28, 2025 using the button “Apply online”.
We look forward to your application!
