Professorship (W2) in the field of theoretical quantum many-body physics: condensed matter and/or quantum optics

The University of Bonn is one of the large excellence universities in Germany, hosting 6 Clusters of Excellence funded by the German National Science Foundation (DFG), one of them within the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Professorship (W2) in the field of theoretical quantum many-body physics: condensed matter and/or quantum optics

at the Physics Institute.

The research work shall include the theoretical description of condensed matter systems and/or quantum optical systems. Suitable candidates fit into the broad spectrum of topics covered by the Cluster of Excellence Matter and Light for Quantum Computing (ML4Q) and complement the already existing expertise. Teaching according to the Lehrverpflichtungsverordnung NRW is an integral part of the professorship, which includes teaching lecture courses and seminars on all levels of the courses of study in German and in English. The successful candidate should also be actively involved in academic self-governance.

The formal requirements are regulated by § 36 HG NRW. The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. The University of Bonn is certified as a family-friendly university and has a Dual Career Service. Its aim is to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are underrepresented and to particularly promote their careers. It therefore strongly encourages applications from qualified women. Applications are handled in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz NRW. Applications of suitable candidates with proven severe disabilities and of persons of equal status are especially invited.

Applications are requested by 30/09/2024 through the application web portal of the University of Bonn (https://berufungsportal.uni-bonn.de).

Any questions should be directed to the office of the Physics and Astronomy Department (fachgruppe@physik-astro.uni-bonn.de).