Postdoctoral Researcher (m,f,x) in theoretical hadron physics

Faculty of Physics and Astronomy: Chair of Theoretical Physics II

In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week) by June 01, 2026, we are looking for up to 2 applicants.

Postdoctoral Researcher (m,f,x) in theoretical hadron physics

Current research interests of the group include lattice computations of hadron scattering amplitudes and spectral functions, as well as chiral effective theories of hadron and nuclear physics.

As a research assistant (m/f/x), you will participate in the ongoing efforts of the group to compute hadron scattering amplitudes using lattice QCD. In particular, the focus is on computations of baryon scattering amplitudes and their quark mass dependence.

Your tasks:

• Contribute to existing research directions of the group, in particular the lattice QCD computation of hadron scattering amplitudes.
• Work toward an interpretation of the quark mass dependence of hadron scattering amplitudes using chiral effective theory.

Your profile:

• A university degree with doctorate in physics with focus on theoretical hadron and nuclear physics.
• A strong background in lattice field theory is preferred.
• Proven skills in numerical and/or analytic computation.
• Kept and willing to work in a competitive international environment.
• Oral and written proficiency in English.
• Motivated to organize and write scientific documents describing the work.

We offer:

• Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of independence.
• A qualified onboarding and induction process.
• Collaboration in a committed and appreciative team.
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities.
• Team-oriented cooperation in a committed, international and appreciative team.

Further information:

The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E13 TV-L. Further information can be found at (in German). The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum. If the position is funded by third‑party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees. German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF). . The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact .

Contact persons for further information:

John Bulava Tel.: ; (for questions only, applications must be submitted via the application portal)

Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.

We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by ‑01. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 5116.

Online application

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.

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