PhD student position in quantum many-body theory/ultracold atoms
Deadline for applications: October 13th, 2024. The position is available from now on, with a starting date no later than April 1st, 2025.Job description
We are seeking a talented and motivated student to fill a PhD position at the University of Heidelberg, Institute for Theoretical Physics, to work on strongly correlated fermions. Recent experiments in Heidelberg with ultracold fermionic atoms have shown collective phenomena already for small particle numbers, reminiscent of similar observations in heavy-ion collisions. The goal of this project is to develop a microscopic theoretical description of dynamical and transport phenomena in these ultracold fermionic systems. The research will be performed under the supervision of Prof. Tilman Enss, in collaboration with cold atom experimentalists and heavy-ion physicists within the ISOQUANT Collaborative Research Center.Your Qualification
- Master of Science in Physics or equivalent degree. A minimum grade of 2.0 in the German system is one of the requirements for admission to the Heidelberg Graduate School for Fundamental Physics (HGSFP);
- Knowledge of quantum many-body theory and statistical physics;
- Knowledge of quantum field theory and ultracold atomic gases is an advantage;
- Experience with object-oriented programming such as C++, Python or Julia;
- Ability to work systematically and independently, as well as in a team;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
We offer
- Enrolment at the Heidelberg University, with access to the graduate school HGSFP;
- Excellent education in the field of ultracold atom theory and collaboration with experimental groups;
- A 3-year PhD student position with salary level TV-L E13, 75%;
- An international, interdisciplinary, and research-focused working environment;
- Collaboration within the ISOQUANT Collaborative Research Center.
Applications should include
- A motivation letter with your research interests;
- Curriculum Vitae of the candidate;
- Transcript of grades;
- A list of published articles and conference presentations, if applicable;
- Two reference letters, to be submitted separately by the reference writers directly to enss@thphys.uni-heidelberg.de.
Heidelberg University stands for equal opportunities and diversity. Qualified female candidates are especially invited to apply. Persons with disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified.