For our location in Hamburg we are seeking:
Limited: 5 years | Starting date: 01.10.2025 | ID: FHMA022/2024 | Deadline: 09.01.2025 | Full-time/Part-time
DESY, with more than 2900 employees at its two locations in Hamburg and Zeuthen, is one of the world's leading research centres. Its research focuses on decoding the structure and function of matter, from the smallest particles of the universe to the building blocks of life. In this way, DESY contributes to solving the major questions and urgent challenges facing science, society and industry. With its ultramodern research infrastructure, its interdisciplinary research platforms and its international networks, DESY offers a highly attractive working environment in the fields of science, technology and administration as well as for the education of highly qualified young scientists.
The DESY theory group pursues a vigorous research programme in the investigation of the fundamental interactions of nature and the fabric of matter, space and time. Research topics include collider phenomenology, particle cosmology and string theory. DESY, Hamburg location, is seeking for one Junior Scientist in Theoretical Particle Physics. The position is limited to 5 years.
- Research on particle physics phenomenology, physics of the early universe and cosmology at an internationally competitive level
- Participation in the research activities of the DESY theory group
Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.
Limited: 5 years
- Ph.D. in physics
- Excellent research record and international reputation in the area of particle physics phenomenology, physics of the early universe and cosmology
- Team ability and very good English language skills
For further information please contact Geraldine Servant at +49-(0)40-8998-1484 geraldine.servant@desy.de.
Applications should include a statement of research interests, CV and a list of publications.
Please arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the DESY human resource department by using our online tool: Additional application documents
We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:
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DESY promotes equal opportunities and diversity. The professional development of women is very important to us and therefore we strongly encourage women to apply for the vacant position. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified (sbv.desy.de).
You can find further information here:
https://www.desy.de/career/
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Personalabteilung
Notkestraße 85
22607 Hamburg
Phone: +49 40 8998-3392
Deadline for applications: 10.01.2025
