Physical Technical Assistant, Laboratory Technician (m/f/d)

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – The University of the Helmholtz Association In dialogue with society, KIT develops solutions for major challenges – from climate change, energy transition and sustainable use of natural resources to artificial intelligence, technological sovereignty and demographic change. As the University in the Helmholtz Association, KIT combines scientific excellence from knowledge gain to application orientation under one roof – and is thus in a unique position to advance this transformation. As a university of excellence, KIT offers its more than 10,000 employees and its 22 800 students outstanding opportunities to shape a sustainable and resilient future. KIT – Science for Impact. Physical Technical Assistant / Physical Technical Assistant, Laboratory Assistant (w/m/d) Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT) indefinite 01.2026 Full time 44.700,00 to 48.700,00 EUR gross per year

The research focus of the Institute for Microstructure Technology (IMT) is on functional material research, magnetic resonance and X-ray analysis and nanotechnology for optics, photonics and photovoltaics. We are part of the research and technology platforms KNMFi (Karlsruhe Nano Micro Facility) and KCOP (Karlsruhe Center for Optics and Photonics), which offer a unique infrastructure and comprehensive technology expertise.

In the ''Advanced Nanofabrication' group of the IMT you work with our team on the production of micro and nanostructures. You use our clean rooms and maintain the facilities necessary for structuring. Its main task is to: performing process steps in the field of electron beam lithography dry chemical etching of substrates Maintenance of technical equipment

completed training to/from the Physical Technical Assistant or to the Microtechnologist, Physics/Chemielaborant, CTA (w/m/d) many years of experience with work in the clean room, maintenance of technical equipment and in the fields of nano- or micro-structuring, lithography and etching Experiences in the field of electron beam lithography and/or scanning electron microscopy as well as in the handling of large devices and chemicals are advantageous good knowledge of German and English a structured, careful way of working, pleasure in working in interdisciplinary teams in an international environment

Family friendly The “KIT-Family +” program supports you in the reconciliation of family and work – through childcare, holiday offers, a parent-child office and assistance with family care. Flexible working time Use sliding time, mobile work, part-time models and 30 days holiday for an optimal work-life balance. Health Under the motto “Fit in KIT – with body, mind and soul” we promote your health with sports courses, offers for mental health and regular screenings. Individual additional benefits Benefit from an occupational pension scheme (VBL), a monthly grant of 25 euros to the BW job ticket, as well as a variety of offers for culture and leisure. Career and development We support you with a structured integration, diverse training opportunities and individual support. So we strengthen your personal growth. Sensual work Their work creates the prerequisites for top-level research – and helps science to move something for society and the future. .