Research Position (m/f/d) (Postdoc)

The Faculty of Physics has the following job opening:

ID: Wiss26148

starting: as soon as possible
Vollzeit
salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV‐L
befristet

The position is located in the Theoretical Physics group at Bielefeld University. The successful candidate will conduct research in the Emmy Noether junior group of Dr. Adrien Florio in support to 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 project will be on applying quantum-information inspired method to the study of phase transition. Duties will also include co-supervision of Bachelor, Master and PhD students, as well as moderate participation in teaching. We are looking for a dedicated and motivated scientist who will actively contribute to the scientific progress and management of the group and its activities in collaboration with other members.

perform research on the above-mentioned topics, publish their results in scientific journals and present at workshops/ conferences (approx. 78 %)
teaching of tutorials/ courses and supervision of Bachelor and Master students (arpprox. 22 % / 3LVS)

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 2 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)
Vollzeit

internal and external training opportunities
variety of health, consulting and prevention services
reconcilability of family and work
flexible working hours
supplementary company pension

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We expect

completed relevant scientific university degree (master or equivalent) in Physics
PhD in related field of research
broad research interests
expertise in quantum field theory
good command of written and spoken English
independent, self-reliant and committed working style
cooperative and team-oriented way of working

Preferred experience and skills

experience with quantum information/computations
experience with Monte-Carlo methods
experience with tensor networks

We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.

application deadline: 03.07.2026

Contact
Dr. Adrien Florio
aflorio@physik.uni-bielefeld.de

Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Physik
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld

Bielefeld University has received a number of awards for its achievements as an equal-opportunity employer and has been recognized as a family-friendly university. The university welcomes applications from women. This is particularly true with regard both to academic and technical posts as well as positions in information technology as well as the skilled crafts and trades. Applications are handled according to the provisions of the state statutes on equal opportunity. Applications from suitably qualified handicapped and severely handicapped persons are explicitly encouraged.

At Bielefeld University on request positions can be carried out with reduced working hours as long as this does not conflict with official needs.

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