The Faculty of Physics has the following job opening: 
Research Position (Postdoc)
ID: Wiss24679
- starting: 01.04.2025
- fulltime
- salary according to Remuneration level E13 TV-L
- fixed-term
The position is located in the Theoretical Physics group at Bielefeld University. The successful candidate will conduct research in the Emmy Noether junior group of Dr. Adrien Florio in projects related to the real-time dynamics of the chiral anomaly using classical-statistical simulations and tensor network methods. Duties will also include co-supervision of Bachelor, Master and PhD students, as well as moderate participation in teaching. We are looking for a dedicated and motivated scientist who will actively contribute to the scientific progress and management of the group and its activities in collaboration with other members.
The employment is conductive to scientific qualification.
Your Tasks
- research work on classical-statistical simulations of the real-time dynamics of chiral anomaly and related projects, using the CosmoLattice software. This will include porting CosmoLattice to graphical units (GPUs) (75 %)
- co-supervision of PhD project on real-time dynamics in low-dimensions using tensor networks (15 %)
- teaching of tutorials and supervision of Bachelor and Master students (5 %)
- participation in academic self administration of the Faculty of Physics (5 %)
The employment is conductive to scientific qualification.
We offer
- salary according to Remuneration level E13 TV-L
- fixed-term (2 years) (§ 2 (1) sentence 2 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
- fulltime
- internal and external training opportunities
- variety of health, consulting and prevention services
- reconcilability of family and work
- flexible working hours
- collegial cooperation
- open and pleasant working atmosphere
- exciting, varied tasks
Your Profile
We expect
- relevant scientific academic degree (e. g. Master or Diploma)
- PhD in related field of research
- broad research interests
- experience with high-performance computing
- experience with the application of numerical methods and programing (C/C++)
- good command of written and spoken English
- independent, self-reliant and committed working style
- cooperative and team-oriented way of working
Preferred experience and skills
- experience with GPU programming
- documented experience in relevant numerical simulations (classical- statistical, tensor networks or Monte-Carlo)
Application Procedure
We are looking forward to receiving your application with at least two letters of recommendation. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.
application deadline: 17.01.2025
Contact
Dr. Adrien Florio
aflorio@physik.uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Physik
Susi v. Reder
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
Dr. Adrien Florio
aflorio@physik.uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Physik
Susi v. Reder
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
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