The Faculty of Physics has the following job opening: 
Research Position (PhD Position) (m/f/d)
ID: Wiss25505
- starting: as soon as possible
- Teilzeit 65 %
- salary depending on personal qualification up to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- befristet
The Faculty of Physics at the University of Bielefeld is inviting applications for a doctoral position in lattice QCD, starting as soon as possible. The successful candidate will work in the research group of Dr. Bastian Brandt related within the Collaborative Research Center CRC-TRR 211 "Strong-Interaction Matter under Extreme Conditions". 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 workshops on topics such as lattice QCD, quantum field theory or software development and high-performance computing. The focus of the projects is on exploring the properties of dense and strongly magnetised QCD matter on the lattice.
The employment is conducive to the scientific qualification and provides the opportunity for further academic development.
Your Tasks
- development and implementation of grid methods and realisation of numerical simulations (approx. 45 %)
- evaluation and interpretation of data including analytical calculations (approx. 35 %)
- participation in the preparation of publications and the presentation of project results at conferences, participation in workshops and similiar events organised within/by the SFB (approx. 12 %)
- teaching of tutorials/courses and supervision of Bachelor and Master students (1 LVS / approx. 8 %)
The employment is conducive to the scientific qualification and provides the opportunity for further academic development.
We offer
- salary depending on personal qualification up to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- befristet (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)
- Teilzeit 65 %
- internal and external training opportunities
- variety of health, consulting and prevention services
- reconcilability of family and work
- flexible working hours
- supplementary company pension
- collegial working environment
- open and pleasant working atmosphere
- exciting, varied tasks
Your Profile
We expect
- completed scientific university degree in physics
- alternative: completed scientific university degree (e. g. Bachelor's degree) and advanced scientific university degree (e. g. Master's degree) in physics
- documented knowledge of quantum field theory and QCD
- experience with programming languages and numerical methods
- cooperative and team-orientated way of working
- good knowledge of written and spoken English
- interest in the wider range of topics of the SFB (see SFB website https://crc-tr211.org)
Preferred experience and skills
- strong presentation and moderation skills
Application Procedure
We are looking forward to receiving your application with a 1-page cover letter, curriculum vitae, abstract of the Master's thesis, transcript of academic achievements, certificates and a letter of recommendation. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.
application deadline: 01.01.2026
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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