Physics Lab Technician

About the Position

We are looking for a Physics Lab Technician to join our team at the Institute of Physics of the University of Münster. This role offers a wide range of varied tasks and training opportunities, supporting the setup of experiments, recording and evaluation of measurement data, and more. After a familiarization phase, you will independently handle a wide range of state-of-the-art measuring and analysis equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support the setup of experiments
• Record and evaluate measurement data
• Handle state-of-the-art measuring and analysis equipment independently

Training and Development

After a one-week introductory and orientation phase at the institute, you will learn basic manual skills in the precision engineering and electronics workshop. You will gradually be introduced to the determination of the properties of materials and systems through experiments or measurement series. You will set up experimental setups, carry out these using computer-controlled measuring devices, and document and analyze the results obtained independently.

During your three-and-a-half-year training, you will complete internships and gain insights into other disciplines. Communicate openly about your personal areas of interest to benefit from individual support from your supervisory team.

Requirements

• Good intermediate school certificate
• Recognisable interest in maths, physics, English, and natural science and technical subjects
• Technical understanding and analytical thinking skills
• Open nature, team spirit, reliability
• Precision and conscientious work ethic
• Willingness to familiarize yourself with new problem situations

Training Institution & Theoretical Training

• Practical training: Completed at the Institute of Physics of the University of Münster
• Theoretical training: Takes place at the vocational college Stadtmitte in Mülheim an der Ruhr (de) in three blocks per year, each lasting four to six weeks

The costs for the journeys to the vocational school are partially reimbursed according to the student travel cost regulations.

Duration of Training/Possibility of Shortening

The training usually lasts 3 1/2 years. A shortening to 3 years is possible for trainees with particularly good performance during the training and at the vocational school.