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ERC-funded postdoc position in computational relativistic astrophysics of neutron star mergers at the University of Jena, Germany
The Friedrich-Schiller University Jena is a traditional university with a strong research profile rooted in the heart of Germany. As a university covering all disciplines, it offers a wide range of subjects. Its research is focused on the areas Light—Life—Liberty. It is closely networked with non-research institutions, research companies and renowned cultural institutions. With around 18,000 students and more than 8,600 employees, the university plays a major role in shaping Jena’s character as a cosmopolitan and future-oriented city.

The Institute for Theoretical Physics (TPI) of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena announces one

Post-doctoral Researcher Position

Project:

The position is associated with the research group of Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi at the TPI Jena and it is funded by the European Research Council consolidator grant 101043372 'InspiReM ' of the Horizon programme. The successful researcher is expected to work on simulations of binary neutron star mergers in general relativity including high-performance computing, magnetohydrodynamics, microphysics, nuclear physics aspects, radiation transport, and ab-initio
modeling of astrophysical observables.
Candidates with demonstrated expertise in these areas are particularly
encouraged to apply.

Qualification requirements:

PhD in theoretical or computational physics

Preferably experienced in numerical relativity and/or computational astrophysics.

Fluent communication skills in English, both spoken and written are required

Main tasks:

Research in highly inter-disciplinary team

Excellent local computer support and HPC facilities

Generous budget for attending conferences and workshops

We offer:

Full-time position in standard class salary E13 and insurance benefits

Participation in an excellent international, multi-disciplinary research team

Possibility of co-supervision of students and help in teaching

Possibility to participate to international networks and collaborations (LIGO-Virgo, LISA, Einstein Telescope, CoRe)

University health promotion and a family-friendly working environment with flexible working hours.

Severely handicapped people are given preference for equal qualifications, aptitude and professional qualifications. Friedrich-Schiller University Jena is committed to increase the percentage of female scientists and therefore especially encourages them to apply.

Applications should be received by October 31st, 2023, but will be considered until the position is filled. The appointment is initially for two years.

Please submit a singa PDF with a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a list of
publications, a brief description of research interests, and a list of three potential referees, who may be contacted separately.
Please send applications to:

sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de

Theoretisch-Physikalisches Institut
Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena
Max Wien Platz 1
D-07743 Jena, Germany
Office 209

using string “Application for PD position – SURNAME NAME” in the email subject.
ERC-funded PhD position in multi-messenger astrophysics with neutron star mergers at the University of Jena, Germany
The Friedrich-Schiller University Jena is a traditional university with a strong research profile rooted in the heart of Germany. As a university covering all disciplines, it offers a wide range of subjects. Its research is focused on the areas Light—Life—Liberty. It is closely networked with non-research institutions, research companies and renowned cultural institutions. With around 18,000 students and more than 8,600 employees, the university plays a major role in shaping Jena’s character as a cosmopolitan and future-oriented city.

The Institute for Theoretical Physics (TPI) of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena announces one position as

Doctoral Researcher Position

Project:

The position is associated with the research group of Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi at the TPI and it is funded by the European Research Council consolidator grant 101043372 'InspiReM ' of the Horizon programme. The successful researcher is expected to work on the topic of binary neutron star mergers with focus on numerical relativity, gravitational waves, theoretical astrophysics, or multi-messenger data analysis.
Candidates with background in these areas are particularly encouraged to apply.

Your responsibilities:

Work on your own scientific qualification project

Teaching for two hours per week during the semester

Your profile:

Master’s degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Applicants with a background in numerical relativity, theoretical and computational astrophysics, gravitational-wave modeling or multi-messenger data analysis are especially encouraged to apply

We offer:

Participation in an excellent international, multi-disciplinary research team

Possibility to join international networks and collaborations (LIGO-Virgo, LISA, Einstein Telescope, CoRe)

Remuneration based on the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Federal States (TV-L) at salary scale E13, including a special annual payment in accordance with the collective agreement

A comprehensive education programme and individual qualification and development measures

A Graduate Academy for doctoral candidates and postdocs

A family-friendly working environment with a variety of offers for families: University Family Office ‘JUniFamilie’ and flexible childcare (‘JUniKinder)

Severely handicapped people are given preference for equal qualifications, aptitude and professional qualifications. Friedrich-Schiller University Jena is committed to increase the percentage of female scientists and therefore especially encourages them to apply.

Applications should be received by October 31st, 2023, but will be considered until the positions are filled. The tentative starting date of the project is April 1st, 2024. The appointment is for three years.

Please submit a single PDF with a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a list of
publications, a brief description of research interests, and a list of three potential referees, who may be contacted separately.

Please send applications to:

sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de

Theoretisch-Physikalisches Institut
Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena
Max Wien Platz 1
D-07743 Jena, Germany
Office 209

using the string “Application for PhD position – SURNAME NAME”.
Postdoc position in gravitational waves theory at the University of Jena, Germany
The Friedrich Schiller University Jena is a traditional university with a strong research profile rooted in the heart of Germany. As a university covering all disciplines, it offers a wide range of subjects. Its research is focused on the areas Light—Life—Liberty. It is closely networked with non-research institutions, research companies and renowned cultural institutions. With around 18,000 students and more than 8,600 employees, the university plays a major role in shaping Jena’s character as a cosmopolitan and future-oriented city.

The Institute for Theoretical Physics (TPI) of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena announces one

Post-doctoral Researcher Position

Project:

The position is associated with the research group of Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi at the TPI to the project "GROOVHY: Gravitational radiation from black holes’ hyperbolic mergers", which is funded by by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) for three years.
The selected candidate is expected to work on one or more aspects of the project that spans:

effective-one-body models for hyperbolic and generic-orbit binary black hole mergers,

numerical-relativity simulations including test-body perturbative simulations,

Bayesian data analysis of non-circularized black hole mergers.

The project is embedded in an ongoing scientific effort on gravitational-wave science and modeling of multimessenger signals. The a successful candidate has the opportunity to join the international Virgo and/or Einstein Telescope collaborations. The Jena group is also part of the computational relativity (CoRe) collaboration.

Qualification requirements:

PhD in theoretical physics

Preferably experienced in one or more of the following: effective-one-body framework, numerical methods for compact binaries, Bayesian data analysis

Fluent communication skills in English, both spoken and written are required

Main tasks:

Research in highly interdisciplinary team

Co-supervision of students and help in teaching

Attending conferences and workshops

We offer:

Standard salary in class E13 and insurance benefits

Participation in an excellent international, multi-disciplinary research Team

University health promotion and a family-friendly working environment
with flexible working hours.

Severely handicapped people are given preference for equal qualifications, aptitude and professional qualifications. Friedrich Schiller University Jena is committed to increase the percentage of female scientists and therefore especially encourages them to apply.

Applications should be received by October 31st, 2023, but will be considered until the positions are filled.
The appointment can start anytime but no later than May 2024.
Please submit a single PDF with a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a list of
publications, a brief description of research interests, and a list of three potential referees, who may be contacted separately.

Please send electronic applications to:

sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.deExternal link
Theoretisch-Physikalisches Institut
Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena
Max Wien Platz 1
D-07743 Jena, Germany
Office 209

and use the string “Application for PD position – SURNAME NAME” in the Email's subject.