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Multiple PhD Positions

Universität Hamburg has 16 positions, and DESY has three PhD positions available in experimental and theoretical astro-/particle physics or mathematical physics/mathematics

  • Closing soon
  • Closing date: 14 Feb 2021
  • Germany | Universität Hamburg
  • Date posted: 21 Jan 2021
  • Job type: Academic: PhD/MSc
  • Disciplines: Astronomy, cosmology & space science  | Mathematics & statistics 
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The Cluster of Excellence Quantum Universe performs research to understand mass and gravity at the interface between quantum physics and cosmology. The research team includes leading scientists from mathematics, particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology at Universität Hamburg and DESY.

Universität Hamburg’s Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Center in Hamburg for Astro-, Mathematical and Particle Physics and DESY in Hamburg invite applications for:

Multiple PhD positions in experimental and theoretical astro-/particle physics or mathematical physics/mathematics (salary level 13 TV-L)

There are 16 positions available at Universität Hamburg and three at DESY respectively.

These are fixed-term contracts in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG). The term is fixed for a period of three years. The positions call for 26 hours.

Responsibilities and specific duties

The cluster invites applications for a doctoral fellowship programme for young scientists in research fields within the cluster’s scope, i.e.

  • Experimental particle physics or observational astrophysics.
  • Theoretical particle physics or astrophysics.
  • Mathematical physics or mathematics.

The research programme of the associated groups includes Higgs physics, Dark Matter, particle cosmology, gravitational waves, compact objects, galactic and extragalactic astrophysics, future facilities and novel detector techniques, (big) data science, string theory, quantum field theory and mathematics, especially algebra and geometry. A list of possible PhD topics may be found at www.qu.uni-hamburg.de/jobs/pool-call-phd-topics.

Doctoral research associates will become members of the Quantum Universe Research School (QURS), which provides academic and soft skills training, as well as career planning support. In addition, they will receive individual budgets to facilitate the attendance of summer schools and conferences, and to support other educational measures. Additional travel money for project-specific duties will be provided by the hosting research groups. Doctoral research associates may actively participate in the organization of the cluster via an early career council.

Requirements

  • A university degree in a relevant field.
  • Team ability and very good English language skills.

The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg as well as DESY promote equal opportunity. We encourage women to apply for these positions. Qualified disabled candidates or applicants with equivalent status receive preference in the application process.

Application

For positions located at Universität Hamburg, please use the online application here. For positions located at DESY, please apply here. Please indicate which topic(s) interests you by entering the corresponding code(s) from the list in the online application. If you want to apply for topics located at Universität Hamburg and topics located at DESY, you need to submit two applications (one to each institution). You can also propose a topic yourself (by attaching a research statement). Please submit applications by 14 February 2021. More information can be found in the respective institution-specific calls for applications.

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