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Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Electrodynamics and Inverse Design of Time-varying Metamaterials (ERC project TEMPORE) Leibniz University Hannover in Germany
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Postdoctoral position funded by the European Research Council under Horizon Europe (ERC Consolidator Grant TEMPORE). Salary scale 13 TV-L “FwN”, 100% position. Initially limited to 3 years with the possibility of extension.
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Country
Germany
University
Leibniz University Hannover

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Leibniz University Hannover is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in computational electrodynamics and inverse design of time-varying metamaterials within the ERC project TEMPORE.
The position is based at the Institute of Photonic Systems and Technologies, the Hannover Centre for Optical Technologies (HOT), and the Cluster of Excellence PhoenixD. The project explores the inverse design of dynamic metamaterials operating on picosecond to femtosecond timescales, aiming to enable fully reprogrammable and multifunctional nanophotonic systems.
The successful candidate will help develop the computational platform for the project, including time-domain inverse design frameworks, scalable high-performance implementations, distributed-memory (MPI) and GPU-based architectures, and large-scale FDTD and related solvers for dynamic and nonlinear materials. Research topics include nonlinear nanophotonics, ultrafast optics, optical metasurfaces, metamaterials, and physically realizable 3D nanophotonic systems.
Applicants should have a completed university science degree in a relevant discipline, strong C/C++ programming skills, a solid background in computational electromagnetics, experience with HPC and parallel programming, and experience in inverse design/optimization. A strong publication record and ability to work in an international collaborative environment are also expected.
The post is 100% TV-L 13, funded by the European Research Council under Horizon Europe, and is initially limited to 3 years with possible extension.
To apply, submit a single PDF containing your CV, degree certificates and transcripts, two references, and a cover letter. The deadline is 2026-09-30. Applications should be sent to [email protected] or by post to Leibniz University Hannover / HOT.
Funding details
Postdoctoral position funded by the European Research Council under Horizon Europe (ERC Consolidator Grant TEMPORE). Salary scale 13 TV-L “FwN”, 100% position. Initially limited to 3 years with the possibility of extension.
What's required
Completed university science degree in a relevant discipline is required; excellent academic achievements are an advantage. Strong programming skills in C/C++ are required, with Python or similar strongly preferred. Applicants should have a solid background in nonlinear nanophotonics, time-varying metamaterials, and/or ultrafast optics, demonstrated expertise in computational electromagnetics such as FDTD or FEM beyond commercial software, experience developing and optimizing large scientific software projects, experience with high-performance computing and parallel programming (MPI, GPU, or similar), experience in inverse design and optimization such as adjoint methods or topology optimization, a proven record of independent research and publications in leading journals, and the ability to work in a collaborative international research environment.
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