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:
Postdoctoral 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 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.
WHAT WE OFFER
*Fixed term depending on planned academic training
- 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 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)
Please submit the following documents with your application:
- a letter of motivation
- a research statement
- a scientific CV
- proof of scientific higher education and completed doctorate
- 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 251/2024, 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.