Open positition

The Friedrich Schiller University Jena is a dynamic and innovation-driven university centrally located in
Germany. With a broad range of disciplines, it shapes the future through excellent research and
teaching. Its scientific excellence is reflected in the profile areas Light – Life – Liberty, which provide
pioneering insights and sustainable solutions for the society of tomorrow. Through close collaborations
with leading research institutions, innovative companies, and renowned cultural organizations, it
advances interdisciplinary developments. With around 17,000 students and approximately 10,000
employees, it defines Jena as a vibrant, internationally connected city of science and innovation.
The Institute of Theoretical Physics at the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy has a vacancy for

                                                        Research assistant
                       in the field of theoretical physics/gravitation theory

It is part-time positions at 50% (20 hours per week), limited to 3 years.
The Gravitation Theory Working Group investigates questions relating to general relativity theory,
particularly in the areas of gravitational waves, relativistic astrophysics, and numerical methods.

Your responsibilities:
• Work on an individual academic qualification project (doctoral dissertation)
• Conduct research projects in the field of gravitational theory with a focus on relativistic astro-
  physics and numerical methods
• Co-supervision of Bachelor’s and Master’s students
• Teaching in Bachelor’s and Master’s programs with a teaching load of 2 contact hours per week

Your profile:
• A completed master's degree in physics with a thesis in theoretical physics and/or computa-
  tional physics
• We require in-depth knowledge of theoretical physics; knowledge of relativity theory and com-
  puter simulations is desirable
• Ability to work independently and organizational skills

We offer:
• Exciting, varied fields of activity with creative freedom
• Excellent equipment and infrastructure
• Interesting work at an international level and participation in international conferences
• A graduate academy for doctoral students
• Benefits such as capital-forming benefits (VL) and company pension scheme (VBL)
• Remuneration based on the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Federal 
  States (TV-L) at salary scale E13 — depending on the candidate’s personal qualifications—, including a      special annual payment in accordance with the collective agreement.
• 30 days of vacation per calendar year plus two days off on December 24 and 31

The advertised position is initially limited to a period of three years; an extension is possible.

Candidates with severe disabilities will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications and
suitability.

Are you eager to work for us?
Then submit your detailed written application by November 15, 2025, but applications will be considered
until the positions are filled to:
Online ApplicationExternal link

For further information on your application and the collection of personal data, please refer to our
Privacy Statement for Applicants de

More info:  uni-jena.de/bernuzziExternal link
Deadline:  2025-11-02
Contact:  sebastiano.bernuzzi@uni-jena.de
Location:  Jena, Germany

Applications are invited for a PhD position in Numerical Relativity at the Theoretical Physics Institute (TPI) FSU Jena, Germany.

The successful applicant will join the team led by Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi and work on numerical relativity simulations of neutron star mergers. The position is part of a cross-border project between Jena and Prof. David Radice’s group at Penn State University (USA). The project is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) and the US National Science Foundation (NSF) under the DFG-NSF Physics initiative. Candidates with background in numerical relativity, relativistic astrophysics and/or multi-messenger astrophysics with neutron star mergers are encouraged to apply.

The application should be sent by e-mail to ‘sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de’ by November 2nd, 2025.
Review of the applications shall start immediately after that date; short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews.

Please submit a *single* PDF file and use as e-mail subject: ‘Application for PhD position – SURNAME NAME’.
Candidates should submit the following documents:
1. a copy of their MSc diploma or a binding statement of its date of completion together with exam results,
2. a CV including the list of publications,
3. a short statement of research achievements and interests (maximum 2 pages).

Applicants should arrange for letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the same e-mail address above.

Share this:
TweetExternal link