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The University of Rostock offers a diverse, varied and challenging position in a tradition-conscious, yet innovative, modern and family-friendly university in a lively city by the sea.

At the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institute of Physics, Group Statistical Physics, subject to budgetary provisions, we are filling the following position at the earliest possible date on a temporary basis ending on 31.12.2026:


Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) - Theoretical Physics

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Start date
at the earliest possible date
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Working hours
 full-time
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Remuneration pay group 13 TV-L
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Location Rostock
Tender number
 W 74/2025
Limitation limited until 31.12.2026
Application time 2025-07-17

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:

HR department:

Kati Barth
Phone number: 0381/498-1312
E-mail: kati.barth@uni-rostock.de

Department:

Prof. Dr. Ronald Redmer
Phone number: 0381/498-6910
E-mail:ronald.redmer@uni-rostock.de

THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:

  • ab initio calculation of the properties of warm dense matter by using molecular dynamics simulations based on density functional theory (DFT-MD)
  • calculation of the equation of state and of transport properties of ice-rock mixtures as building blocks of Neptune-like planets
  • allocation of data tables for applications in planetary physics, in particular for water-peridotit mixtures
  • support in the preparation and evaluation of experimental campaigns at high-power laser and free electron laser facilities
  • publishing of research results in high-impact journals
  • coordination of the collaboration with partner institutions (HZDR, European XFEL, LULI Palaiseau, ARCO Raanana)
  • structuring the theory program in the startup phase of the High Energy Density Initiative (HEDI) Rostock until 12/2026
  • preparation of proposals for a young investigator group (e.g. Helmholtz Association, BMBF, DFG, EU) by 12/2026

THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:

  • completed university degree (state examination, diploma, master's degree or comparable degree) in Theoretical Physics or similar subjects with at least good results
  • completed or about to completed doctorate in Theoretical Physics or a similar subject area with at least good results
  • good knowledge of quantum theory, computational physics and programming languages like C and Python
  • experience with ab initio simulations based on, e.g., Density Functional Theory is expected
  • experience with machine learning tools is welcome

WE AS AN EMPLOYER:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from suitable severely disabled people or people from traditionally underrepresented groups. We aim to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore encourage suitably qualified women to apply. We welcome applications from people of other nationalities or with a migration background.

WE OFFER YOU:

FURTHER INFORMATION:

We will determine the experience level individually, taking into account your previous professional experience.

If you would like to work part-time in this position, this is possible subject to the requirements of the position.

The temporal limitation of the employment relationship is based on § 2 (1) Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz.

We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, degree certificate stating your final grade) by 17.07.2025 at the latest. We can only consider applications received via our homepage. Please send us your documents via the ‘Online application’ button at the end of a job offer. Unfortunately, we cannot accept e-mail applications.

Incomplete application documents may not be considered in the further course of the selection process.

Unfortunately, we can not cover application and travel costs.

Become part of the team

We are filling the following positionat the earliest possible date on a temporary basis for the duration of the project "Ab initio calculation of the properties of warm dense mixtures" until 31.12.2026. The project is funded by the State Mecklenburg-Vorpommern for the startup phase of the High Energy Density Initiative Rostock (HEDI). Collaboration partners are the Helmholtz Center Dresden - Rossendorf (HZDR) and the European XFEL GmbH in Schenefeld.

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