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Professor of Nonperturbative Particle Physics with Application in Astrophysics

Karl-Franzens-University Graz
25 Jan 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Karl-Franzens-University Graz
Research Field
Physics
Researcher Profile
Leading Researcher (R4)
Country
Austria
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Permanent
Job Status
Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

We are looking for an excellent researcher in the field of theoretical particle physics using first-principles non-perturbative methods (e.g. lattice methods or functional methods), who will complement and extend our expertise with applications of particle physics in the field of astrophysics (e.g. compact objects, cosmic rays, dark matter, cosmology, or quantum gravity). The successful candidate is expected to regularly teach the full breadth of theoretical physics at all levels and supervise bachelor, master and PhD projects. This includes especially particle physics including specialized courses on current research for students within the master program and PhD program. Furthermore, the Theoretical Physics Group hosts the Doctoral Academy Consortium ‘Theoretical Particle Physics’, aimed at an excellent, structured PhD education. The successful candidate is expected to take an active role in this consortium. The University of Graz and the TU Graz coordinate their natural science activities in the strategic NAWI Graz cooperation. This will lead to a union of their physics institutes into a combined “Graz Center of Physics”. The successful candidate is expected to actively contribute to these efforts and collaborate with the participating groups. We also expect gender mainstreaming skills.

Requirements

Research Field
Physics » Other
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

Employment requirements:

  • Austrian or equivalent foreign higher education degree corresponding with the position (doctorate/PhD)
  • Habilitation or equivalent qualification in Theoretical Physics
  • Outstanding academic qualifications in research and teaching in the relevant discipline and for the profile of the professorship (commensurate with stage of academic career)
  • Success in attracting subject-specific project grants, particularly where competitively awarded third-party funds are concerned
  • Skills in higher education didactics and online teaching
  • Skills in the supervision and guidance of early career researchers
  • Professional experience abroad during academic career
  • Management and leadership experience
  • Gender mainstreaming skills
  • Good knowledge of English and, after a period of at most three years, teaching in German
  • Excellent research record in non-perturbative particle physics and documented expertise in application to astrophysics
  • International experience after completion of the Master’s degree (desirable)

Additional Information

Benefits

The minimum remuneration as stated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement is EUR 89.075,00 gross per year. Salary subject to negotiation.

Additional comments

The University of Graz is committed to increasing the proportion of female employees, especially in leadership roles. We therefore encourage qualified female colleagues in particular to apply for this position. In case of equal qualifications, women will receive priority consideration.

Please submit your application documents (in English) in accordance with the general as well as the specific (especially defined for this professorship) application guidelines (which can be found at http://jobs.uni-graz.at/en/Berufungsverfahren) before the stated deadline. Your application documents should include the reference number of the position and be sent by email to:

bewerbung.professur@uni-graz.at

For further information please contact Prof. Axel Maas at +43 (0) 316 / 380 - 5231 or by email axel.maas@uni-graz.at.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Department of Physics at the Faculty of Natural Sciences
Country
Austria
Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail
bewerbung.professur@uni-graz.at

Contact

State/Province
Styria
City
8010 Graz
Website
Street
Halbärthgasse 8
Postal Code
8010