The Institute of Theoretical Physics invites applications for a position as a Research Assistant (EntgGr. (Salary Group) 13 TV-L) to be appointed as soon as possible. The position is limited to three years.
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== Responsibilities and duties ==

This position is part of an ERC project aimed at applying quantum information theory techniques to quantum field theory and is therefore limited to three years. The objective of the project is to develop new theoretical and numerical tools to study quantum field theory.

== Employment conditions ==

Applicants should have a PhD in physics or mathematics and have prior knowledge of the area. In particular, familiarity with quantum entanglement and any of many particle systems, quantum field theory, or lattice gauge theory is strongly recommended. Part-time employment is possible.

As an equal opportunities employer, Leibniz Universität Hannover wishes to support women and men in the context of statutory requirements. For this reason suitably qualified women are specifically invited to apply.

Equally qualified applicants with disabilities will be given preferential treatment.

Please send your application with the usual documents and papers by 02/09/2011 to the
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Institut für Theoretische Physik
Wiebke Möller
Appelstr. 2
D - 30167 Hannover

For further information, please contact Prof. Tobias Osborne , Tel. +49 511.762 -17508 , E-mail tobias.osborne@itp.uni-hannover.de who will be pleased to assist.