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The Friedrich Schiller University Jena is a traditional university with a strong research profile rooted in the heart of Germany. As a university covering all disciplines, it offers a wide range of subjects. Its research is focused on the areas Light—Life—Liberty. It is closely networked with non-research institutions, research companies and renowned cultural institutions. With around 18,000 students and more than 8,600 employees, the university plays a major role in shaping Jena’s character as a cosmopolitan and future-oriented city.

The Institute for Theoretical Physics (TPI) of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena announces one

                                  Post-doctoral Researcher Position

Project:

The position is associated with the research group of Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi at the TPI to the project "GROOVHY: Gravitational radiation from black holes’ hyperbolic mergers", which is funded by by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) for three years. 
The selected candidate is expected to work on one or more aspects of the project that spans:

• effective-one-body models for hyperbolic and generic-orbit binary black hole mergers,
• numerical-relativity simulations including test-body perturbative simulations,
• Bayesian data analysis of non-circularized black hole mergers.

The project is embedded in an ongoing scientific effort on gravitational-wave science and modeling of multimessenger signals. The a successful candidate has the opportunity to join the international Virgo and/or Einstein Telescope collaborations. The Jena group is also part of the computational relativity (CoRe) collaboration.  

Qualification requirements:

• PhD in theoretical physics 
• Preferably experienced in one or more of the following: effective-one-body framework, numerical methods for compact binaries, Bayesian data analysis
• Fluent communication skills in English, both spoken and written are required

Main tasks:

• Research in highly interdisciplinary team
• Co-supervision of students and help in teaching
• Attending conferences and workshops

We offer:

• Standard salary in class E13 and insurance benefits
• Participation in an excellent international, multi-disciplinary research Team
• University health promotion and a family-friendly working environment
  with flexible working hours.

Severely handicapped people are given preference for equal qualifications, aptitude and professional qualifications. Friedrich Schiller University Jena is committed to increase the percentage of female scientists and therefore especially encourages them to apply.

Applications should be received by October 31st, 2023, but will be considered until the positions are filled.
The appointment can start anytime but no later than May 2024.
Please submit a single PDF with a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a list of
publications, a brief description of research interests, and a list of three potential referees, who may be contacted separately. 

Please send electronic applications to:

 sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.deExternal link
 Theoretisch-Physikalisches Institut
 Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena
 Max Wien Platz 1
 D-07743 Jena, Germany
 Office 209

and use the string “Application for PD position – SURNAME NAME” in the Email's subject.