Postdoctoral research associate in theoretical particle physics

Dt Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY Personalabteilung; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Mobile work

Family-friendly atmosphere

Pension plan

Germany ticket subsidy

Job summary

DESY in Zeuthen invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate in theoretical particle physics, with emphasis on lattice gauge theory. The role involves research in lattice QFT and collaboration within the Zeuthen Particle Physics Theory group.

We offer flexible working arrangements, a secure public funding environment, and opportunities for career development within TV‑AVH remuneration scales. Applications may include remote work options up to 50% in some models.

Qualifications

• PhD in theoretical particle physics or equivalent qualification
• Experience in lattice quantum field theory computations

Responsibilities

• Research in theoretical particle physics, in particular: lattice gauge theory

Skills

Lattice QFT computations

Education

PhD in theoretical particle physics

Job description

For our location in Zeuthen we are seeking:

Postdoctoral research associate in theoretical particle physics

Remuneration Group 13 | Limited: 2 + 1 years | Start: Fall 2027 | ID: APPO002/2026 | Deadline: 20.12.2026 | Full-time/Part-time | Remote work possible

DESY, with more than 2900 employees at its two locations in Hamburg and Zeuthen, is one of the world’s leading research centres. Its research focuses on decoding the structure and function of matter, from the smallest particles of the universe to the building blocks of life. In this way, DESY contributes to solving the major questions and urgent challenges facing science, society and industry. With its ultramodern research infrastructure, its interdisciplinary research platforms and its international networks, DESY offers a highly attractive working environment in the fields of science, technology and administration as well as for the education of highly qualified young scientists.

The Zeuthen Particle Physics Theory group has a broad research program in theoretical particle physics. The focuses of the group are perturbative and non-perturbative calculations in the standard model as well as lattice field theory. Current staff members are J. Green, P. Marquard, S. Schaefer, and H. Simma.

About your role:

Research in theoretical particle physics, in particular: lattice gauge theory.

About you:

• PhD in theoretical particle physics or equivalent qualification
• Experience in lattice quantum field theory computations

Good reasons to join:

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well‑being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part‑time, job‑sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family‑friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV‑AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland‑Ticket) at both locations.

DESY promotes equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion. We therefore welcome applications from people of all dimensions of diversity. The professional development of women is very important to us and therefore we strongly encourage women to apply for the vacant position. Applications from severely disabled persons and those with equivalent status will be given preference if they are equally qualified (sbv.desy.de).

For further information please contact Jeremy Green at [phone] ([e-mail]).

You can find further information here: https://www.desy.de/career/apprenticeship/

Deutsches Elektronen‑Synchrotron DESY Personalabteilung | Notkestraße 85 | 22607 Hamburg Phone: [phone]‑3392