The Institute of Physics at the University of Freiburg welcomes applications for a PhD position (m,f,d) in Theoretical Particle Physics. The position will be embedded within the research group lead by Prof. Dr. Stefan Dittmaier. The work will be supervised by Prof. Dr. Stefan Dittmaier and Dr. Mathieu Pellen. The focus of work lies on electroweak higher-order corrections in relation with parton showers. The position is available immediately; ideally the candidate will start before July 2023.

The successful candidate will receive an employment contract. Salary and benefits are based on the German public service pay scale (67% TVL E13 position). The position is initially limited to three years. A master’s degree in physics or equivalent as well as working experience in particle theory are required by the starting date.

Applications should include:

   • motivation letter (max one page)

   • CV

   • academic transcripts of Bachelor’s and Master’s courses with marks

   • master thesis, in German or English, or a (preliminary) summary and abstract of this work (max half a page)

   • two letters of recommendation to be sent directly by your academic references to tep-bewerbung@physik.uni-freiburg.de.

Applications received before May 1, 2023 will receive full consideration. Later applications may be considered until the opening is filled.

Application should be sent electronically to tep-bewerbung@physik.uni-freiburg.de.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Stefan Dittmaier at stefan.dittmaier@physik.uni-freiburg.de or Dr. Mathieu Pellen at mathieu.pellen@physik.uni-freiburg.de.

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