Theoretical Physics - Postdoc at U. Heidelberg, ITP

Post-doctoral Researcher in Theoretical Physics (E 13 TV-L, 100%).

This two-year position (extension to three years possible) is part of the recently established Collaborative Research Center SFB1225 “ISOQUANT“ (http://isoquant.uni-heidelberg.de) and is intended to be filled as soon as possible.

The collaborative research center features a unique combination of research topics ranging from the physics of relativistic heavy-ion collisions to cold-quantum gases in extreme conditions. While the position is anchored around the SFB project „Probing the QCD phase structure with heavy quarks“ (Prof. P. Braun-Munzinger, Dr. A. Rothkopf, Prof. J. Stachel) the candidate will have opportunities for collaboration both within the SFB and with the faculty of the institute.

The collaborative research center together with the institute operates a lively guest researcher and visitor program and family friendliness measures are instituted through a dedicated budget.

Job description:

As part of SFB1225 project „Probing the QCD phase structure with heavy quarks“ the candidate is expected to plan, setup and conduct numerical simulations in lattice QCD, measure heavy quarkonium related observables and perform analysis of the resulting data with Bayesian methods for spectral reconstruction.

SFB1225 emphasizes the connection between first-principles theory and experimental data. The candidate is thus foreseen to engage in exchange with phenomenology researchers, establishing a firm bridge between lattice QCD simulations and approaches, such as the statistical model of hadronization. Related projects within the SFB provide opportunities for collaborative work on transport phenomena in QCD, as well as cold atom systems.

Candidate profile:

• Excellent doctoral degree in theoretical physics
• Very good publication record that shows genuine interest in lattice QCD at finite temperature and QGP physics (experience with fermion inverters is a plus)
• Willingness and ability to both perform theory work, as well as to engage in exchange with phenomenology oriented researchers

Application documents:

Applicants should submit the following items at AcademicsJobsOnline

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Research Statement (max. 2 pages)
• One letter of recommendation

General Information:

The Institute for Theoretical Physics is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from female candidates and candidates with children. Among candidates otherwise equally qualified, preference will be given to those with disabilities. Heidelberg University is committed to providing measures to help reconcile professional and family life.

Review of applications will begin on June 27th, 2016. The position will remain open until filled.