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Institut für Geographie der Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

The successful candidate will join our dynamic academic community to conduct and publish outstanding research, deliver excellent teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and develop their academic profile at the intersection of Cultural Geography and Nature-Society Geography. We especially welcome applicants with an interest in urban environmental challenges and who are keen to develop expertise in areas such as urban political ecology, climate urbanism, critical infrastructure studies, critical landscape studies, urban environmental history, feminist/postcolonial geographies, posthuman/animal geographies, and/or environmental inequalities and justice.

This is a 65% full-time equivalent (FTE) position, based on a fixed three-year contract with the possibility of further extension. Remuneration is in accordance with pay grade E13 of the German public-sector collective agreement (TV-L). The envisioned start date is 1 June 2025.

Job description

• Working as doctoral researcher you will develop, implement, and write a doctoral dissertation corresponding to the profile of the Society-Environment Research Group.
• You will co-author and single author peer-reviewed publications in international academic journals and present research results at international conferences
• You will plan, administer, and deliver classes of 3,25 lecture hours per week (SWS). Your teaching and supervision efforts will mainly be centred on students pursuing degrees in cultural geography.
• You will take on responsibility for a fair share of administrative and organisational tasks at the Chair in Cultural Geography and Society-Environment Research and contribute to academic self-management at the Institute of Geography.

Necessary qualifications:

We are looking for a candidate who:

• has successfully completed a university degree (MA/MSc., Magister, Diploma) with excellent results in human geography or a related field such as urban studies, political ecology, environmental humanities, anthropology, sociology
• has excellent written and spoken English language skills (incl. academic writing) and has good knowledge of German (CEFR B2)
• is able to work independently, as well as collaboratively within an international research team
• has proven knowledge of working empirically with qualitative social science/human geographical research methods (e.g., successfully completed methods seminars)
• has enthusiasm for and ideally some experience in university teaching.

What we offer

• This 3-year 65% doctoral position comes with an internationally competitive salary, stipulated in accordance with the German collective agreement for the public sector (TV-L E13; minimum gross salary: 37,500€ p.a.)
• A fully equipped workplace at the Institute for Geography
• You will have the chance to collaborate and exploit synergies between your own work and ongoing projects of the Society-Environment Research Group, including the Cluster of Excellence “Matters of Activity” and its affiliated leading international scholars.
• As member of the newly established Society-Environment Research Group, you will have the opportunity to shape its future research and teaching activities, collaborate on grant applications, design workshops and conferences, and develop innovative outreach formats (e.g., film screenings, public talks, exhibitions, podcasts) together with the other members of the group.
• You will be encouraged to vigorously pursue your own ideas, strengthen your track record of independent academic publications, and energetically advance your own academic career.
• You will receive supervision and support in your academic career development by the Chair, Professor Sandra Jasper, who has an exceptionally successful track record of mentoring early career researchers (DFG Walter-Benjamin, Alexander-von-Humboldt-Fellowship, DAAD Professorship).
• Generous support for participation in a wide range of national and international conferences, workshops and methods-training courses.
• A high level of freedom when it comes to establishing your work processes with flexible working hours, remote work options, and excellent family-work compatibility.

As the FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg wishes to raise the proportion of women in research and teaching, female academics are expressly encouraged to apply. Furthermore, this post is suitable for those who are registered disabled. Registered disabled persons are given preference over non-disabled applicants who do not otherwise have statutory preferential status if their overall personal aptitudes, skills and qualifications are equal.

How to apply

Please send your application by email as a single PDF file (max. 5 MB) to Prof. Dr Sandra Jasper (Sandra.jasper@fau.de). The application should include:

• Your curriculum vitae
• Your bachelor’s and master’s degree certificates and transcripts of records
• Letter of motivation (maximum two pages) stating why you would like to join the Chair in Cultural Geography and Society-Environment Research and potential areas of collaboration with the Society-Environment Research Group
• A two-to-five-page proposal for the envisioned PhD project
• An electronic copy of your MA thesis and up to two writing samples, e.g., seminar paper, publication (if available)
• Names and contact details of two referees, e.g., from the supervisor(s) of a previous thesis

The application deadline is Friday, 28 March 2025. Interviews will be online and take place on the 3rd and 4th of April, 2025. If you have questions about the position, you can contact Prof. Dr. Sandra Jasper (Sandra.jasper@fau.de).

The Chair for Dynamics, Control, Machine Learning, and Numerics – Alexander von Humboldt Professorship (FAU DCN-AvH) led by Professor Enrique Zuazua, invites applications for two (02) PhD doctoral research positions at the ERC CoDeFeL, Control for Deep and Federated Learning project.

Context of the ERC-CoDeFeL project

CoDeFeL seeks to make a breakthrough that takes the mathematical foundations of Machine Learning beyond their present frontiers, through the systematic development of new ideas and methods inspired by control theory.

Position Details

• Duration: Initially limited to up to three (3) years, with the possibility of extension.

• Starting Date: To be adapted to the availability of selected candidates (preferably before June, 2025).

• Salary: Competitive international annual gross salary following the German TV-L (E 13) scale.

• Location: The positions are based in Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany.

See more details at: https://dcn.nat.fau.eu/careers/

Necessary qualifications:

Qualifications required

• Master in Applied Mathematics, Control, Machine Learning and/or related areas

• Advanced knowledge in scientific programming (R, Python, Matlab)

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international and interdisciplinary team

• Excellent knowledge of English (oral/written) is compulsory to the job profile and tasks development

Desirable qualifications:

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Application deadline

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications (single PDF) via email to dcn-jobs[at]fau.de by March 25, 2025.

Applicants should provide the following information:

a) Cover Letter:

• Brief description of the topic and results of your Master thesis

• Brief description of the last couple of years at university and the main courses you attended

• Explanation of how your expertise relates to the research topics of the of the ERC CoDeFeL.

• Description of your expectations from the postdoctoral position in our research group.

b) Curriculum Vitae:

• Including a list of publications and preprints (if any).

• Your transcript(s) of records (if any).

c) Reference Information: List of 2-3 professors (with contact information) who can provide a reference letter. Explain your connection to them. No recommendation letters are required at this stage.

Please send a single PDF file (titled FAU_ERCphd2025_candidateNameLastname.pdf) with the required information via email to dcn-jobs[at]fau.de with the requested information

* Subject of your email: FAU ERC CoDeFeL PhD 2025

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, either in person or online.

Institutional Values

FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is committed to international standards, transparent performance agreements, equal opportunity, inclusivity, support for under-represented groups, an inclusive culture, and diversity. The university also prioritizes the needs of dual career couples and is recognized as a family-friendly employer.

Read more about CoDeFeL project:

https://dcn.nat.fau.eu/codefel/

The CoDeFeL project (ERC-2022-ADG) has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon ERC Grants programme under grant agreement No. 101096251. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA), the European Union or the granting authority who cannot be held responsible for them.

The Chair of Experimental Physics at Friedrich-Alexander-Univeristät Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for

We are seeking highly motivated PhD candidates to join a rapidly growing research team, led by Christopher Eichler, which conducts state-of-the-art experimental research in quantum computing, quantum information science and quantum optics with superconducting circuits.

As a successful candidate, you will get the unique opportunity to take part in setting up a state-of-the-art quantum-computing laboratory and to perform collaborative research contributing to the grand goal of building universal quantum computers. Based on your interests and skills you will engage with a set of specific research topics chosen from the following areas:

• Design and fabrication of next-generation multi-qubit quantum processors enabling hardware-efficient quantum error correction,

• Exploration of Novel circuit QED components enabling fast and high-fidelity gates and measurements,

• Development, fabrication and characterization of 3D-integrated multi-chip modules,

• Research on elements for quantum communication and modular quantum computing,

• Improvements to qubit coherence enabled by new materials, processes, and chip designs,

• System integration and (real-time) system control enabled by machine learning,

• Tune-up, operation and (algorithmic) benchmarking of quantum computing hardware.

Your research will benefit from a stimulating academic environment offered by FAU and will be embedded in a rapidly evolving quantum ecosystem in Bavaria. You will have opportunities to interact with partners and collaborators in academia and industry as part of national and state-level initiatives such as the Munich Quantum Valley.

Necessary qualifications:

Your profile and qualification:

• You hold a Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Quantum Engineering, Micro- and Nanotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• You have a strong interest in experimental realizations of quantum information processing systems.

• You are dedicated to pursuing a successful career in research, development or education either in academia or in industry.

Desirable qualifications:

Ideally, you have experience in one or more of the following areas: quantum information processing e.g. with superconducting circuits, trapped ions, semiconductor quantum dots or color centers, experimental quantum optics and atomic physics, cavity quantum electrodynamics, micro- and Nano-scale electronic devices and their fabrication (cleanroom, deposition, lithography, etching techniques), mesoscopic solid-state physics, low-temperature physics, operation of dilution refrigerators, microwave electronics, digital electronics, FPGAs, instrumentation, and software development.

Befristetes Forschungsvorhaben

How to apply:

We look forward to receiving your application documents sent to quantum-office@fau.de as a single pdf-file.

Application documents should include

• a motivation letter,

• a curriculum vitae,

• a list of publications,

• certificates and transcripts,

• copies of bachelor and master theses (as available),

• contact information of two references.

Please arrange for two reference letters to be sent directly to Christopher Eichler. Applications will be considered immediately and until positions have been filled.

The Chair of Experimental Physics at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites application for a PostDoctoral position in Experimental Quantum Computing with Superconducting Circuits.

Description of the Position:

We are seeking highly motivated PostDoc researchers to join a rapidly growing research team, led by Christopher Eichler, which conducts state-of-the-art experimental research in quantum computing, quantum information science and quantum optics with superconducting circuits.

As a successful candidate, you will get the unique opportunity to take part in setting up a state-of-the-art quantum-computing laboratory and to perform collaborative research contributing to the grand goal of building universal quantum computers. Based on your interests and skills you will engage with a set of specific research topics chosen from the following areas:

• Design and fabrication of next-generation multi-qubit quantum processors enabling hardware-efficient quantum error correction

• Exploration of Novel circuit QED components enabling fast and high-fidelity gates and measurements

• Development, fabrication and characterization of 3D-integrated multi-chip modules

• Research on elements for quantum communication and modular quantum computing

• Improvements to qubit coherence enabled by new materials, processes, and chip designs

• System integration and (real-time) system control enabled by machine learning

• Tune-up, operation and (algorithmic) benchmarking of quantum computing hardware

Your research will benefit from a stimulating academic environment offered by FAU and will be embedded in a rapidly evolving quantum ecosystem in Bavaria. You will have opportunities to interact with partners and collaborators in academia and industry as part of national and state-level initiatives such as the Munich Quantum Valley.

Necessary qualifications:

Your profile and qualification:

• You have a PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Quantum Engineering, Micro- and Nanotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or a related field

• You have a strong interest in experimental realizations of quantum information processing systems.

• You are dedicated to pursue a successful career in research, development or education either in academia or industry.

Desirable qualifications:

Ideally, you have experience in one or more of the following areas: quantum information processing e.g. with superconducting circuits, trapped ions, semiconductor quantum dots or color centers, experimental quantum optics and atomic physics, cavity quantum electrodynamics, micro- and nano-scale electronic devices and their fabrication (cleanroom, deposition, lithography, etching techniques), mesoscopic solid-state physics, low-temperature physics, operation of dilution refrigerators, microwave electronics, digital electronics, FPGAs, instrumentation, and software development.

Befristetes Forschungsvorhaben

How to apply:

We look forward to receiving your application documents sent to quantum-office@fau.de as a single pdf-file. Application documents should include

• a motivation letter,

• a curriculum vitae,

• a list of publications,

-certificates and transcripts,

• copies of bachelor and master theses (as available) and doctoral certificate,

• contact information of two references.

Please arrange for two reference letters to be sent directly to Christopher Eichler.Applications will be considered immediately and until positions have been filled.

Institut für Geographie der Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

The successful candidate will join our dynamic academic community to conduct and publish outstanding research, deliver excellent teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and develop their academic profile at the intersection of Cultural Geography and Nature-Society Geography. We are especially interested in applicants whose work addresses urban environmental challenges and who bring expertise in areas such as urban political ecology, climate urbanism, critical infrastructure studies, critical landscape studies, urban environmental history, feminist/postcolonial geographies, posthuman/animal geographies, and/or environmental inequalities and justice.

This is a 100% full-time equivalent (FTE) position, based on a fixed three-year contract with the possibility of a three-year extension. Remuneration is in accordance with pay grade E13 of the German public-sector collective agreement (TV-L). If you meet the criteria (§71 BayHIG), you may receive temporary civil servant status and obtain remuneration in accordance with pay grade A13. The envisioned start date is 1 June 2025.

Job description

• Working largely independently, you will have manifold opportunities to advance your own research agenda and develop an internationally competitive track record of publications in leading academic journals or with academic publishing houses.
• Pursuing an independent research project corresponding to the profile of the Society-Environment Research Group, you will have the possibility of completing a Habilitation.
• You will plan, administer, and deliver classes of five lecture hours per week (5 SWS). Your teaching and supervision efforts will mainly be centred on students pursuing degrees in cultural geography. The courses you will teach may range from introductory classes for bachelor’s programmes all the way to advanced, research-oriented seminars for the master’s programmes.
• You will take on responsibility for a fair share of administrative and organisational tasks at the Chair in Cultural Geography and Society-Environment Research and contribute to academic self-management at the Institute of Geography.

Necessary qualifications:

We are looking for a candidate who:

• has successfully completed a university degree (MA/MSc., Magister, Diploma) and a doctorate (PhD/DPhil) with excellent results in human geography or a related field such as urban studies, political ecology, environmental humanities, anthropology, sociology
• has an emerging, strong track-record of peer-reviewed publications in major international journals, and/or a monograph under contract with/published by an internationally leading publishing house
• has excellent written and spoken English language skills (incl. academic writing) and has good knowledge of German or willingness to learn German (CEFR B2 certificate after three years)
• is able to work independently, as well as collaboratively within an international research team
• has proven knowledge of working empirically with qualitative social science/human geographical research methods
• has enthusiasm for and experience in university teaching, especially in cultural geography and/or nature-society geography
• ideally has proven experience in the acquisition of third-party funding/grant writing.

What we offer

• This full-time postdoctoral position comes with an internationally competitive salary, stipulated in accordance with the German collective agreement for the public sector (TV-L E13; minimum gross salary: 65,000€ p.a.) or the A13 pay grade for civil servants.
• A fully equipped workplace at the Institute for Geography
• You will have the chance to collaborate and exploit synergies between your own work and ongoing projects of the Society-Environment Research Group, including the Cluster of Excellence “Matters of Activity” and its affiliated leading international scholars.
• As member of the newly established Society-Environment Research Group, you will have the opportunity to shape its future research and teaching activities, collaborate on grant applications, design workshops and conferences, and develop innovative outreach formats (e.g., film screenings, public talks, exhibitions, podcasts) together with the other members of the group.
• You will be encouraged to vigorously pursue your own ideas, strengthen your track record of independent academic publications, and energetically advance your own academic career.
• You will receive mentoring and support in your academic career development by the Chair, Professor Sandra Jasper, who has an exceptionally successful track record of mentoring early career researchers (DFG Walter-Benjamin, Alexander-von-Humboldt-Fellowship, DAAD Professorship).
• Generous support for participation in a wide range of national and international conferences, workshops and methods-training courses
• A high level of freedom when it comes to establishing your work processes with flexible working hours, remote work options, and excellent family-work compatibility.

As the FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg wishes to raise the proportion of women in research and teaching, female academics are expressly encouraged to apply. This post may be available part-time, provided a suitable number of candidates are willing to work on a work-share basis. Furthermore, this post is suitable for those who are registered disabled. Registered disabled persons are given preference over non-disabled applicants who do not otherwise have statutory preferential status if their overall personal aptitudes, skills and qualifications are equal.

How to apply

Please send your application by email as a single PDF file (max. 5 MB) to Prof. Dr. Sandra Jasper (Sandra.jasper@fau.de). The application should include:

• Your curriculum vitae
• Your bachelor’s and master’s degree certificates as well as your doctoral certificate
• Letter of motivation (maximum two pages) stating why you would like to join the Chair in Cultural Geography and Society-Environment Research and potential areas of collaboration with the Society-Environment Research Group
• A three-to-five-page proposal outlining your envisioned research programme for the next three years
• One to three pieces of academic writing (for instance, your doctoral thesis, a journal article or a book chapter)
• Names and contact details of two referees, e.g., from the supervisor(s) of a previous thesis

The application deadline is Friday, 28 March 2025. Interviews will be online and take place on the 3rd and 4th of April, 2025. If you have questions about the position, you can contact Prof. Dr. Sandra Jasper (Sandra.jasper@fau.de).