Care to join the team?

We are always looking for great additions to the KahmannLab.

Some projects will be advertised below. You are also welcome to contact Simon to enquire about further possibilities or to develop fellowship applications.

1. We are looking for a highly motivated doctoral student or an excellent in field of optical spectroscopy. Further Info. Deadline 23 May.

2. We are currently looking for a physics student interested in doing a thesis with us on widefield photoluminescence microscopy. Further info.

3. A second project or thesis work will focus on optical modelling of metasurfaces. The project is a collaboration with the Simulation of New Materials group of Angela Thränhardt, who will supervise the work and suited for students with a strong background in optics.

Not the right opportunity for you? Check back soon. Or follow Simon on Bluesky or LinkedIn to not to miss any developments.

Postdocs / PhD Students

You have your master’s degree or doctorate in the pocket and you have great ideas to pursue further? We are always looking for motivated and talented scientists with strong skills in STEM fields! Contact Simon with a copy of your CV, a and a brief statement on your intended research to discuss possible projects.

Strong candidates have experience in physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related field. International students are particularly welcome! Interested in binational projects? Great, so are we.

Also, it is always a good idea to consider applying for a scholarship/fellowship to develop your own ideas. Postdoctoral fellowships can be found, e.g. via the respective schemes of the DAAD and the DFG as well as the Humboldt and Marie Curie Fellowships.

Master/Bachelor Projects

and Internships

Coming to the end of your programme and thinking about your thesis? Contact Simon with a CV and your transcript to discuss topics. Students from physics, chemistry, or materials science will be great fits, but students from other disciplines are welcome and will make valuable additions.
Note: Students of the AFM programme should first do their research project with us.

Do you have an idea for a short project or would you like to join us for a limited time to perform some experiments? Let’s discuss the possibilities!

We regard equity and diversity as integral parts of academic excellence. As such, we particularly encourage applications from individuals of historically underrepresented groups in academia. With us, you will have the opportunity to work across traditional disciplines, collaborate with an international community, and interact with a diverse team of excellent researchers.

ESF Plus PhD Scholarship Programme:

Federal innovation doctorates explore topics of special interest for the Free State of Saxony and are expected to have an impact on the Saxon labour market. Such aspects are nicely covered by device-relevant studies, such as LEDs or solar cells. Funding up to a period of four years until the submission of the dissertation thesis; Monthly scholarship rate of € 1.700 plus € 100 for each dependent child Application deadlines twice a year – look out for calls and info on this page. January/June for the calls in spring/autumn, respectively.