The Faculty of Physics has the following two job openings in the area of lattice QCD/machine learning:
- starting: 01.10.2026
- Teilzeit 65 %
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV‐L
- befristet
The successful candidates will work in the research group of Prof. Gert Aarts. The research environment includes the Collaborative Research Center CRC TR211 "Strong-Interaction Matter under Extreme Conditions". The CRC (Bielefeld and partner universities in Frankfurt and Darmstadt) offers an inspiring environment and a broad scientific network, including a solid training and regular workshops in topics ranging from lattice QCD, quantum field theory to high-performance computing techniques and software development. The PhD projects will focus on 1) QCD under extreme conditions (XQCD) and 2) Machine Learning applied to lattice field theory (ML-LFT). In project 1) the candidate will join the FASTSUM collaboration (with members in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Denmark and Korea) and develop spectroscopic methods to analyse the effect of the thermal crossover in QCD on highly anisotropic lattices. In project 2) the candidate will develop generative AI methods, such as diffusion models, for LFTs beyond two dimensions. The projects are flexible and can be adapted based on the interests and background of the applicant.
- research (75 %):
- the development of new lattice and/or ML techniques, including running numerical simulations
- the evaluation and interpretation of results, including analytical calculations
- involvement in writing publications and presentation of scientific results at conferences
- participation at workshops and other events, e. g. as organized within the CRC
- teaching (22 %):
- participate in teaching (2,6 LVS)
- administrative duties (3 %)
Employment is conducive to scientific qualification and provides the opportunity for further academic development.
- salary according 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
- 30 days holiday and additional days off on 24.12. and 31.12.
- good transport connection
- open and pleasant working atmosphere
- completed relevant university degree (master or equivalent) in Physics (completed by the start of employment)
- knowledge of quantum field theory
- experience with programming and numerical methods, including python
- ability to work well in a team
- good knowledge of English in written and spoken form
- good presentation and moderation skills
- for project 1: demonstrable prior knowledge of (lattice) QCD
- for project 2: demonstrable prior knowledge of machine learning
We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.
Prof. Dr. Gert Aarts
gert.aarts@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Physik
Irene Kehler
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
