The Faculty of Physics has the following job opening: 
Research Position (m/f/d) (PhD Position)
ID: Wiss25495
- starting: as soon as possible
- part-time 65 %
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 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 as part of the Collaborative Research Center CRC-TRR 211 "Strong-Interaction Matter under Extreme Conditions". The focus of the project will be on applying quantum-information inspired method to the study of phase transitions. The inspiring environment and the broad scientific network of the CRC (Bielefeld and partner universities in Frankfurt am Main and Darmstadt) offer solid training and regular and regular workshops on topics such as lattice QCD, quantum field theory or software development and high-performance computing. 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.
Your Tasks
- perform research on the above-mentioned topics (80 %)
- publish their results in scientific journals and present at workshop/conferences (10 %)
- teaching of tutorials/courses and supervision of Bachelor and Master students (8 %)
- participate in the organization of the academic life in the physics department (2 %)
We offer
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- fixed-term (3 years) (§ 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
- good transport connection
- supplementary company pension
- collegial working environment
- open and pleasant working atmosphere
- exciting, varied tasks
Your Profile
We expect
- completed relevant university degree (master or equivalent) in Physics
- knowledge in many-body physics, quantum field theory, lattice gauge theories and/or quantum information
- programming experience (e. g. Julia, 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
- familiarity with tensor network methods or quantum computations
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: 10.12.2025
Contact
Dr. Adrien Florio
aflorio@physik.uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Physik
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
Dr. Adrien Florio
aflorio@physik.uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Physik
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
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