The Faculty of Physics and Earth System Sciences, Institute of Theoretical Physics, seeks to fill the following position at the earliest opportunity, but from 1 October 2025 at the latest.
Doctoral Researcher (m/f/d)
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Founded in 1409, Leipzig University is one of Germany’s largest universities and a leader in research and medical training. With around 30,000 students and more than 5000 members of staff across 14 faculties, it is at the heart of the vibrant and outward-looking city of Leipzig. Leipzig University offers an innovative and international working environment as well as an exciting range of career opportunities in research, teaching, knowledge and technology transfer, infrastructure and administration.
The PhD position is offered within the Mathematical Physics research group, led by Prof. Dr Dejan Gajic and will be part of the research project “The Mathematical Analysis of Extremal Black Holes and Gravitational Radiation” funded by a 2023 ERC Starting Grant. The PhD project will lie at the crossroads of mathematics and theoretical physics, aiming to tackle cutting-edge research questions related to the dynamical aspects of black holes using tools developed in the study of hyperbolic partial differential equations.
The selected PhD candidate will also be part of the International Max Planck Research School at Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences in Leipzig, where they will have the opportunity to interact more broadly with different areas of mathematics and mathematical physics.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A modern workplace and attractive working conditions (mobile working)
- Flexible working hours and work-life balance
- Goal-oriented staff development throughout your working life, with opportunities for continuing professional development
- Pension plan
- a discounted local public transport ticket (e.g. the Deutschlandticket as a job ticket)
DUTIES
- scientific research in mathematical general relativity and hyperbolic partial differential equations
- participation in research seminars and contribution to the academic culture of the Mathematical Physics research group
- participation in international workshops, conferences and meetings
- own scientific qualification (doctorate/PhD)
REQUIREMENTS
- scientific higher education (e. g. Master of Science or comparable degree) in mathematics or theoretical physics or a related field
- demonstrable engagement with mathematical general relativity or hyperbolic partial differential equations, for example through previous research projects or advanced coursework
- excellent written and oral communication skills
- capability of working in a team, as well as independently
Please submit the following documents with your application:
- a letter of motivation
- a scientific CV
- proof of scientific higher education and transcript of results of your studies
- the names and contact information of two people who have agreed to provide academic references
Please send your application with the usual documents, quoting reference number 250/2024, to: Leipzig University, Dean of the Faculty of Physics and Earth System Science, Professor Dr. Marius Grundmann, Linnéstraße 5, 04103 Leipzig, Germany by 31 January 2025. You are also welcome to email your application as a single PDF file to dekan@physik.uni-leipzig.de. Please note that it is not possible to guarantee confidentiality and rule out unauthorised access by third parties when communicating by unencrypted email.
We kindly request that you submit copies only, as we are unable to return application documents. Interview expenses will not be reimbursed.
Leipzig University aims to increase the proportion of women in positions of responsibility and therefore expressly invites qualified women to apply. Severely disabled persons – or persons deemed legally equal to them under Book IX of the German Social Code – are encouraged to apply and will be given preference in the case of equal suitability.