PhD student in strongly correlated quantum many-body systems (m/f/d) (E13 TV-G-U, 50% part-time)

10 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Goethe University Frankfurt

Department

Institut fuer Theoretische Physik

Research Field

Physics » Condensed matter properties

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

7 May 2024 - 23:55 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

20

Offer Starting Date

1 Jul 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main is one of the largest universities in Germany with around 44,000 students and with about 5,700 employees. Founded in 1914 by Frankfurt citizens and since 2008 once again proud of its foundation status Goethe University possesses a high degree of autonomy, modernity and professional diversity. As a comprehensive university, the Goethe University offers a total of 16 departments on five campuses and 154 degree programs along with an outstanding research reputation. Furthermore, the Goethe University is part of the Group of Rhine-Main-Universities (RMU).

The Institute for Theoretical Physics of Goethe University Frankfurt invites applications for the following positon of a

PhD student (m/f/d)
in strongly correlated quantum many-body systems
(E 13 TV-G-U, part-time)

available starting from 01.07.2024. The duration of the contract will be initially for three years. The salary grade is based on the job characteristics of the collective agreement applicable to Goethe University (TV-G-U).  If the collective agreement requirements for personal qualifications are not met, the employee will be assigned to the next lower salary group in accordance with EGO TV-G-U.

Prerequisite for the application is a Master’s degree in Physics. The successful candidate should have a strong research back ground in one or several of the following areas: quantum many body systems, in particular quantum phases of ultracold atoms, numerical simulation techniques for strongly interacting quantum many-body systems, strongly correlated electron systems. It is expected that the candidate shows special commitment to teaching and has the ability to work independently in scientific research.

Knowledge of the German language is not essential but advantageous, and the successful candidate is expected to learn German or to improve his*her German language skills.

The Goethe University is committed to a policy of providing equal employment opportunities for both men and women alike, and therefore encourages particularly women to apply for the position/s offered. Individuals with severe disability will be prioritized in case of equal aptitude and ability.

Please send your curriculum vitae and a description of research interests until 07.05.2024 to Prof. Dr. Walter Hofstetter, Institut fuer Theoretische Physik, Goethe-Universitaet, Campus Riedberg, Max-von-Laue-Str. 1, D-60438 Frankfurt am Main or to [email protected] .

Requirements

Research Field

Physics » Condensed matter properties

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Prerequisite for the application is a Master’s degree in Physics. The successful candidate should have a strong research back ground in one or several of the following areas: quantum many body systems, in particular quantum phases of ultracold atoms, numerical simulation techniques for strongly interacting quantum many-body systems, strongly correlated electron systems. It is expected that the candidate shows special commitment to teaching and has the ability to work independently in scientific research.

Specific Requirements

Knowledge of the German language is not essential but advantageous, and the successful candidate is expected to learn German or to improve his*her German language skills.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Languages

GERMAN

Level

Basic

Research Field

Physics » Condensed matter properties

Years of Research Experience

None

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Goethe Universitaet Frankfurt

Country

Germany

State/Province

Hesse

City

Frankfurt am Main

Postal Code

60438

Street

Max-von-Laue-Strasse 1

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Frankfurt

Website

https://www.uni-frankfurt.de

Street

Max-von-Laue-Strasse 1

Postal Code

60438

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

(+49)-69-798-47819

STATUS: EXPIRED