Jena U., Leipzig U. - 12 PhD positions in quantum field theory and general
relativity


Field of Interest: gr-qc, hep-th, cond-mat, hep-ph,
Deadline: 1 July 2019, open until filled
Region: Europe
Job description: 
The new Research Training Group (RTG) 2522 "Strong Dynamics and Criticality
in Quantum and Gravitational Systems" jointly hosted at the Institutes for
Theoretical Physics at Friedrich Schiller University Jena and at Leipzig
University offers 12 PhD positions, available 1 October 2019 or as soon as
possible thereafter.

The RTG 2522 offers a structured PhD program on the basis of a research
program at the interface of quantum field theory and gravitational theory.
Preferably, the candidates should have a strong background in quantum field
theory and/or general relativity and corresponding theoretical,
mathematical, and computational methods. Participating principal
investigators of the RTG include M. Ammon, S. Bernuzzi, B. BrΓΌgmann, D.
Cadamuro, H. Gies, S. Hollands, R. Meinel, B. Rosenow, R. Verch, and A.
Wipf. More information about the research program of RTG 2522 can be found
on the website:http://RTG2522.gitpages.tpi.uni-jena.de/portfolio
, see
also https://www.physik.uni-jena.de/tpi
 (TPI Jena)
and http://www.physik.uni-leipzig.de
 (ITP Leipzig).

Employment conditions: to qualify for the position, applicants must hold a
Master's degree or a Diploma in Physics or Mathematics.

Applicants should submit (preferably via E-mail and as a single PDF
document) a curriculum vitae, a brief description of research interests, a
transcript of records, a certificate of the master's degree (or a statement
concerning when it is due), and arrange for 1-2 reference letters.
Important: In your cover letter, please state your preferences for one or
more principal investigators, acting as supervisors for the corresponding
PhD projects.

Selected candidates will receive a three-year position according to the
German public service salary scale (E13 TV-L 65%). The RTG wants to promote
women in science and is particularly looking forward to receiving
applications by qualified female candidates. Applications of handicapped
people will be given preference in the selection among equivalently
qualified competitors.

Correspondence address: Prof. Dr. Holger Gies, TPI, Friedrich Schiller
University of Jena, Max-Wien-Platz 1, D-07743 Jena, Germany,
E-mail: RTG2522@uni-jena.de.

E-mail for Reference Letters: RTG2522@uni-jena.de