Physicist / Research Associate | Physiker (m/w/d)
Technische Universität Dresden
Job Summary
This role is based within the Junior Research Group 'Quantum Critical Matter' at the Institute of Theoretical Physics, part of the prestigious Würzburg-Dresden Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat. As a Research Associate and PhD Student, you will investigate novel quantum phases in correlated electron systems and frustrated quantum magnets. The day-to-day work involves applying numerical or analytical many-body techniques to study phase transitions in quantum many-body systems. This position is particularly attractive as it offers a 3-year structured path toward obtaining a PhD within a highly collaborative environment that bridges physics, chemistry, and materials science. You will work alongside 300 international researchers, benefiting from the resources of the German Excellence Strategy and the Collaborative Research Center 1143, making it an ideal launchpad for a career in theoretical condensed matter physics.
Required Skills
Education
Very good university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Physics or a related field
Experience
- Professional experience or academic background in theoretical condensed matter physics
- Experience in applying numerical or analytical many-body techniques
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with experimental and numerical research groups
Languages
Additional
- The position is limited to 3 years with a 75% work schedule (E 13 TV-L salary group). Employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (WissZeitVG).
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