Research position (m/f/d) (Postdoc) in the field of particle cosmology and quantum field theory

Research position (m/f/d) (Postdoc) in the field of particle cosmology and quantum field theory

The Faculty of Physics has the following job opening:

ID: Wiss26290
Starting: as soon as possible
Working hours: fulltime
Salary: salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
Contract type: fixed-term

The group of Prof. Bödeker conducts research in the field of many-particle systems of elementary particles at very high temperatures and densities, with applications including the physics of the early universe. They investigate the properties of dark matter, the origin of the matter-antimatter asymmetry and the origin of intergalactic magnetic fields.

Your Tasks

• research in the field of quantum field theory and particle cosmology (60 %)
• evaluation and interpretation of results and involvement in writing publications in English (18 %)
• teaching at the Faculty of Physics (4 LVS / 22 %)

The employment is conducive to scientific qualification and provides the opportunity for further academic development.

We offer

• salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term (3 years) (§ 2 (1) sentence 2 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
• fulltime
• internal and external training opportunities
• variety of health, consulting and prevention services
• reconcilability of family and work
• flexible working hours
• supplementary company pension
• good transport connection
• collegial working environment
• open and pleasant working atmosphere
• exciting, varied tasks

Your Profile

We expect

• successfully completed Master´s degree or equivalent in physics or a related subject
• successfully completed PhD in physics or a related subject
• independent scientific work approach
• ability to write academic publications and technical documentation independently
• good knowledge of English in written and spoken form
• independent, self-reliant and committed approach to work
• strong organisational and coordination skills
• ability to cooperate and to work in a team

Preferred experience and skills

• experience with quantum field theory calculations
• programming skills
• very good knowledge of cosmology

Application Procedure

We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.

Application deadline: 11.09.2026

Contact

Prof. Dr. Dietrich Bödeker
bodeker@physik.uni-bielefeld.de

Postal Address:
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Physik
Susi v. Reder
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld

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