The Faculty of Physics has the following job opening: 
The employment is conducive to academic qualification.
Research Position (PhD position)
ID: Wiss24684
- starting: as soon as possible
- part-time 65 %
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- fixed-term (with option to extend)
The division of theoretical physics at Bielefeld University invites applications for a doctoral position in the area at the intersection between nuclear many-body theory, lattice field theory and quantum information science. The position will start in the beginning of 2025 and will be funded for a period of one year with planned extension by another two years. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Caroline Robin on developping methods and quantum algorithms for describing structure and dynamics of strongly-interacting quantum many body systems and lattice fields theories.
Your Tasks
The successful candidate will
- perform research on the above-mentioned topics (80 %)
- publish their results in scientific journals and present at workshop/conferences (15 %)
- participate in the organization of the academic life in the physics department (5 %)
The employment is conducive to academic qualification.
We offer
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- fixed-term (with option to extend) (1 year) (§ 2 (1) sentence 1 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)
- part-time 65 %
- internal and external training opportunities
- variety of health, consulting and prevention services
- reconcilability of family and work
- flexible working hours
- collegial working environment
- open and pleasant working atmosphere
- exciting, varied tasks
Your Profile
We expect
- completed relevant university studies (master's degree or equivalent) in Physics
- knowledge in many-body physics, quantum field theory, lattice gauge theories
- knowledge / experience in the area of quantum information and in the development of quantum simulations for many-body systems
- programming experience (e. g. Python or other language)
- good knowledge of English (written and spoken)
- good communication skills (written and spoken)
- collaborative and team work abilities
- independent, self-directed and organized style of work
Preferred experience and skills
- experience in the development of quantum algorithms with Qiskit or another quantum programming software
Application Procedure
We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.
application deadline: 28.01.2025
Contact
Dr. Caroline Robin
crobin@physik.uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Physik
Susi v. Reder
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
Dr. Caroline Robin
crobin@physik.uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Physik
Susi v. Reder
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
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handicapped and severely handicapped persons are explicitly encouraged.
At Bielefeld University on request positions can be carried out with reduced working hours as long as this does not conflict with official needs.
