The Faculty of Physics has the following job opening: 
Research Position (Postdoc) (m/f/d)
ID: Wiss25504
- starting: as soon as possible
- Vollzeit
- salary according to remuneration level 13 TV-L
- befristet
The Faculty of Physics at the University of Bielefeld is inviting applications for a position in lattice QCD at non-zero temperature and density, starting as soon as possible. The duration is limited to three years. The successful candidate will work in the research group of Dr. Bastian Brandt and contribute to the Collaborative Research Center CRC TRR 211 "Strongly Interacting Matter under Extreme Conditions" funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).
The employment is conducive to scientific qualification and provides the opportunity for further academic development.
Your Tasks
- development and implementation of new lattice techniques and running numerical simulations (approx. 45 %)
- evaluation and interpretation of data including analytical calculations (approx. 35 %)
- involvement in writing publications and presentation of scientific results at conferences (approx. 12 %)
- teaching of tutorials/courses and supervision of Bachelor and Master students (1 LVS / approx. 8 %)
The employment is conducive to scientific qualification and provides the opportunity for further academic development.
We offer
- salary according to remuneration level 13 TV-L
- befristet (3 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)
- Vollzeit
- 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
- scientific degree (master or equivalent) in physics
- submitted PhD-thesis in the field of theoretical physics
- deep knowledge of quantum field theory and lattice gauge theory
- experience with numerical simulations in lattice QCD
- ability to work well in a team / cooperative and team-oriented way of working
- good knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken
Preferred experience and skills
- very good presentation and moderation skills
- experience with simulations and computations at non-zero temperature and density
- experience in C programming
Application Procedure
We are looking forward to receiving your application with a 1-page cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of academic achievements, research statement, certificates and two letters of recommendation. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.
application deadline: 15.01.2026
Contact
Dr. Bastian Brandt
0521 106-6209
brandt@physik.uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Physik
Dr. Bastian Brandt
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
Dr. Bastian Brandt
0521 106-6209
brandt@physik.uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Physik
Dr. Bastian Brandt
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
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