The Faculty of Science at the University of Bern invites applications for a

(100% employment level) opening on February 1, 2024, at the Institute for Theoretical Physics (ITP) of the Albert Einstein Center for Fundamental Physics (AEC). We aim to fill the position at the level of Assistant Professor Tenure Track, but in exceptional cases an appointment as Associate Professor or Full Professor can also be considered.

The successful candidate should have a strong research record in quantum field theory and its application to non-perturbative phenomena, using analytical or numerical methods. He/she is expected to build an internationally successful group, be active in acquiring external funding, participate in teaching at all levels, and supervise Bachelor, Master, and PhD students.

The University of Bern seeks to increase the percentage of women in leading academic positions and strongly encourages qualified female scientists to apply for the position. It welcomes and encourages job-sharing; interested candidates should consult https://tinyurl.com/jobsharing-unibe.

Applications including a curriculum vitae, list of publications, research plan, summary of teaching and supervision experience as well as of external funding obtained should be addressed to the Faculty of Science, University of Bern, Prof. Zoltan Balogh, Dean, Sidlerstrasse 5, CH- 3012 Bern, and emailed as a single pdf-file to applications@natdek.unibe.ch by September 1. In addition candidates should fill out the following questionnaire. For further information please contact Prof. Thomas Becher thomas.becher@unibe.ch.