Professor (W2) „Goethe-Leibniz-Oerlikon-Nachwuchsprofessur für Terahertz Photonik“, Universität Frankfurt
Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt, together with the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik, Berlin, invite applications for a position as
Professor (W2) „Goethe-Leibniz-Oerlikon-Nachwuchsprofessur für Terahertz Photonik“
The position has been endowed by OC Oerlikon Management AG, for research on novel sources and detectors of THz radiation and the exploration of its applications. The successful applicant will be based at the Faculty of Physics of the Goethe-Universität and work in close association with the Group of Ultrafast Spectroscopy and THz Physics (Prof. Roskos). He/She will have a second affiliation at the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut in the function of a temporary Division Head of THz Photonics and report as such to the Director of the institute. He/She is expected to use the complementary competences of the two research institutions to full capacity for the advancement of THz photonic technology. The position is initially available for 5 years with a salary equivalent to “W2†on the German university scale.
Applicants should have a strong track record in electronic or optoelectronic THz device research, and a proven competence in the development of THz systems respectively the application of THz radiation. The device technologies advocated should be based on or compatible with the semiconductor device technologies available at the participating institutions. He/She is expected to participate very actively in the raising of research funds.
More information on the position can be obtained from Prof. Roskos at roskos@physik.uni-frankfurt.de. Goethe-Universität and the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut are equal opportunity employers. Click here for more details.
Applications should be submitted in electronic form – deadline: 31. August 2008). The application should include the curriculum vitae, five key publications (as pdf files), a summary of research achievements, a statement of the research plan, plus names and addresses of three academic references. Please submit the material to the Dean of the Faculty of Physics, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main: dekanat@physik.uni-frankfurt.de