Doctoral or PostDoc Position in Theoretical Physics - Soft Condensed Matter

(75 - 100 %, E 13 TV-L)

Reference No.: 2025/148. The start date is as soon as possible or by agreement . The contract for the doctoral position (75 %) is at first limited to one year with the possibility of further extension depending on the success of the thesis. The Contract for the PostDoc Position (100 %) is limited to 2 years.

The University of Konstanz is one of eleven Universities of Excellence in Germany. Since 2007 it has been successful in the German Excellence Initiative and its follow-up programme, the Excellence Strategy.

We are looking for motivated (PhD or PostDoc) candidates with interest in novel areas of Nonequilibrium Statistical Mechanics, specifically the theory of spontaneous symmetry breaking in complex crystals.

We develop the theoretical foundations for mechanical, optical and thermal properties of binary crystals consisting of colloids or nanocrystal particles. In the project advanced approaches in transport and field theory shall be developed and analytically and numerically evaluated to investigate the role of Goldstone modes, their coupling via defect fields, and their consequences on transport in self-assembled metamaterials. Besides performing theoretical development and analysis, the PhD or PostDoc candidate is expected to work together with collaborating groups using ab initio methods and computer simulations in sharing theoretical methods and jointly generating and analyzing data. The candidate will thus gain a broad expertise in sophisticated theoretical concepts and techniques in Statistical Mechanics and modern Materials Science.

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Your Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate fundamental theory of binary nanocrystals
• Cooperate with collaborating groups
• Teach undergraduate students to the usual extent

Your Competencies

• Masters/ Diploma degree / eventually PhD in physics or a related science
• First experience with numerical methods in physics and excellent knowledge in statistical physics

We Offer

• Exciting research environment
• Good development opportunities, extensive training and an attractive remuneration package.
• International collaborations with stay abroad

Questions can be directed to Mr. Prof. Dr. Matthias Fuchs via E-Mail: matthias.fuchs @uni- konstanz.de .

We look forward to receiving your application with the usual documents until 31.07.2025 via our Online Application Portal .

The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity, as well as a good balance between university and family life. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in research and teaching. We also support working couples through our dual career programme . Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact sbv @uni-konstanz.de , + 49 7531 88-4016).

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