I am offering a fully funded PhD project in theoretical many-body physics. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with experimental colleagues on the control of many-body phases of matter with cavities.

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Your profile

• a master degree in physics or equivalent
• experience in theoretical physics research
• self-motivated
• strong analytical and communication skills
• team player and an interest in interdisciplinary collaborations
• willingness to travel
• excellent interpersonal skills
• good communication skills in English
• programming skills e.g. in python would be very helpful
• previous expertise in open quantum systems, many-body theory, cavity QED, tensor network simulations, or nonlinear optics would be highly beneficial

We offer

• Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
• Continuing education opportunities
• University pensions
• Attractive location
• Flexible working hours
• Work-life balance opportunities
• Health management, EGYM Wellpass
• Educational leave
• 30 days of vacation per annum

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