Research fellow (m/f/d) associate in Quantum Field Theory and Gravitational Physics
expected 67 % part-time employment each - E 13 TV-L HU (third-party funding limited until 30 September 2029)
At a glance
Your responsibilities
- scientific services in research in the field of quantum field theory, in particular scattering amplitudes, phenomenology, lattice field theory, the AdS/CFT correspondence, analytic gravitational waves, and mathematical aspects of quantum fields
- participation in the structured qualification programme and in activities of the Research Training Group
- tasks for own scientific qualification (doctorate)
What you bring to the table
- completed university degree (Master degree or equivalent) in theoretical physics or a closely related field, with excellent or very good grades
- strong background in quantum field theory (e.g. Feynman diagrams)
- programming experience with tools for numerical and symbolic computations in theoretical physics is desirable (e. g. Python, C/C++, Mathematica and/or Maple)
- very good English skills, both written and spoken (min. B2)
- strong motivation to pursue a PhD as well as excellent analytical and logical thinking skills
- structured, independent, and results-oriented working style
Your path to the HU
Please send your application (including cover letter, curriculum vitae and relevant certificates/documents), referencing the job ID DR/031/26 to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institute of Physics, Prof. Plefka (located: Zum Großen Windkanal 2, 12489 Berlin), Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin, Germany, or preferably by email as a single PDF file to rtg2575☞ Please insert an @ at this point ☜physik.hu-berlin☞ Please insert a period at this pointde.
In addition, two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to this address.
The position is expected to commence on 1 October 2026.
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Contact person
Prof. Dr. Jan Plefka
Department of Physics
Lise Meitner-Haus, Institutsgebäude, Newtonstraße 15, 12489 Berlin