Abbeanum

Offene Stellen

In unregelmäßigen Abständen finden Sie hier Ausschreibungen für wissenschaftliche Hilfskraftstellen oder Stellen für Doktoranden und PostDocs.
Abbeanum
Foto: A. Sternbeck
  • Wissenschaftlich:e Mitarbeiter:in (m/w/d) im Bereich Theoretische Physik/Gravitationstheorie

    Die Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena ist eine traditionsreiche und forschungsstarke Universität im Zentrum Deutschlands. Als Volluniversität verfügt sie über ein breites Fächerspektrum. Ihre Spitzenforschung bündelt sie in den Profillinien Light – Life – Liberty. Sie ist eng vernetzt mit außeruniversitären Forschungseinrichtungen, forschenden Unternehmen und namhaften Kultureinrichtungen. Mit rund 18.000 Studierenden und mehr als 8.600 Beschäftigten prägt die Universität maßgeblich den Charakter Jenas als weltoffene und zukunftsorientierte Stadt.

    Am Theoretisch-Physikalischen Institut der Physikalisch-Astronomischen Fakultät ist zum 01.07.2024 eine Stelle als

                            Wissenschaftlich:e Mitarbeiter:in (m/w/d) im Bereich
                                           Theoretische Physik/Gravitationstheorie

    im Umfang von 50 % (Promotionsstelle) zu besetzen. Die Arbeitsgruppe „Gravitationstheorie“ untersucht Fragestellungen der Allgemeinen Relativitätstheorie, insbesondere in den Bereichen Gravitationswellen, Relativistische Astrophysik und Numerische Methoden.

    Ihre Aufgaben:

    • Durchführung von Forschungsprojekten im Bereich der Gravitationstheorie mit Bezug zur relativistischen Astrophysik und numerischen Methoden
    • Mitbetreuung von Bachelor- und Masterstudierenden
    • Lehrtätigkeiten in den Bachelor- und Masterstudiengängen im Umfang von 2 LVS
    • Arbeit an einem eigenen wissenschaftlichen Qualifizierungsprojekt (Promotion).

    Ihr Profil:

    • ein abgeschlossenes Masterstudium in Physik mit einer Abschlussarbeit in theoretischer Physik und/oder Computational Physics
    • fundierte Kenntnisse in der theoretischen Physik setzen wir voraus; wünschenswert sind Kenntnisse in Relativitätstheorie und Computersimulationen
    • selbständige Arbeitsweise und gute Organisationsfähigkeit

    Wir bieten: 

    • Spannende, abwechslungsreiche Tätigkeitsfelder mit Gestaltungsspielraum.
    • Eine hervorragende Ausstattung und Infrastruktur.
    • Eine interessante Tätigkeit auf internationalem Niveau sowie Teilnahme an internationalen Konferenzen.
    • Eine Graduierten-Akademie für Promovierende.
    • Betriebliche Nebenleistungen wie z. B. Vermögenswirksame Leistungen (VL), Job-Ticket und betriebliche Altersvorsorge (VBL).
    • Eine Vergütung nach den Bestimmungen des Tarifvertrages für den öffentlichen Dienst der Länder (TV-L) entsprechend den persönlichen Voraussetzungen nach Entgeltgruppe 13 inklusive einer tariflichen Jahressonderzahlung.
    • 30 Tage Erholungsurlaub im Kalenderjahr zuzüglich zwei arbeitsfreie Tage am 24. und 31.12

    Die ausgeschriebene Stelle sind zunächst befristet für die Dauer von drei Jahren; eine Verlängerung ist möglich. Es handelt sich um eine Teilzeitstelle (20 Wochenstunden).

    Schwerbehinderte Menschen werden bei gleicher Eignung, Befähigung und fachlicher Qualifikation bevorzugt berücksichtigt.

    Haben wir Ihr Interesse geweckt? Dann freuen wir uns über Ihre aussagekräftigen, schriftlichen Bewerbungsunterlagen (eine PDF-Datei), die einen Lebenslauf, eine Publikationsliste, sowie einen Forschungsbericht umfassen. Bitte veranlassen Sie zudem die Übersendung von 1-2 Empfehlungsschreiben. Zusendungen bitte per E-Mail, unter Angabe der Registrier-Nummer 055/2024  bis zum 01.05.2024 an:

    E-Mail: OnIine-BewerbungExterner Link

    Wir bitten darum, Ihre Unterlagen nur als Kopien einzureichen, da diese nach Abschluss des Bewerbungsverfahrens ordnungsgemäß vernichtet werden. 
    Bitte beachten Sie auch unsere Bewerberhinweise unter: www.uni-jena.de/stellenmarkt_hinweis.html
    Bitte beachten Sie zudem die Informationen zur Erhebung personenbezogener Daten unter: www.uni-jena.de/Universität/Stellenmarkt/Datenschutzhinweis.htmlExterner Link

  • 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.deExterner 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.