Postdoctoral Position in Quantum Field Theory and Gravitational Waves

We invite applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in the Research Training Group RTG 2575 Rethinking Quantum Field Theory funded by the German Research Foundation. The position will start in the fall of 2025 and shall run until March 2029 (possibly with a 6 month extension).

We are looking for an experienced postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in modern techniques for perturbative quantum field theory, scattering amplitudes and/or applications of effective field theory techniques to the two-body problem in General Relativity with a keen interest in a blossoming crossover research area. The successful candidate will innovate calculations in post-Newtonian and post-Minkowskian approximations as well as resummation techniques for binaries of compact objects. Besides working on this project, they will have the chance to develop their own independent research program. The position will be hosted by the groups of Alessandra Buonanno and Jan Steinhoff at the MPI for Gravitational Physics Potsdam, Peter Marquard at DESY Zeuthen and Jan Plefka at Humboldt University Berlin. The employment will be at Humboldt University Berlin.

Applications should be submitted through Academics Job Online

For the application submission you are asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, a summary of past research achievements and future research plans. Applicants will need to arrange for at least two referees for recommendation letters. Referees will receive an email with instructions on how to upload their letters. The deadline is December 20th to receive full considerations.We aim to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to particularly promote their careers. We therefore urge women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications from suitable individuals with a certified serious disability and those of equal status are particularly welcome.