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PhD-student position (m/f/d) (E 13 TV-G-U, part-time). Part-time NEW
The Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main is one of the largest universities in Germany with around 41,000 students and with about 5,800 employees. Founded in 1914 by Frankfurt citizens and since 2008 once again proud of its foundation status Goethe University possesses a high degree of autonomy, modernity and professional diversity. As a comprehensive university, the Goethe University offers a total of 16 departments on five campuses and 155 degree programs along with an outstanding research reputation. Furthermore, the Goethe University is part of the Group of Rhine-Main-Universities (RMU).
The Institute for Theoretical Physics of Goethe-University Frankfurt invites applications for the following vacancy of a
PhD-student position (m/f/d)
(E 13 TV-G-U, part-time).
The contract starts at the earliest possible date to 30.06.2026. The salary grade is based on the job characteristics of the collective agreement applicable to Goethe University (TV-G-U).
The PhD position will involve research under Prof. Falko Pientka and is being partially funded by the DFG through CRC TRR 288 “Elastic Tuning and Response of Electronic Quantum Phases of Matter“. The PhD position will be part of project B09 “Dynamics of strongly coupled electron-phonon systems” led by Prof. Falko Pientka.
The research will be in the area of quantum condensed matter theory with particular focus on collective modes in many-body quantum systems, e.g., transport properties or nonequilibrium dynamics. The research will be carried out using various analytical and numerical techniques.
The applicant should have a Master’s degree in physics and very good knowledge of quantum mechanics and statistical physics. The candidate will be offered the opportunity to do self-directed research and teaching.
Goethe University is committed to equal opportunity, family friendliness, and diversity. To strengthen the diversity of perspectives and lived experiences within the university, applications from individuals with a migration background and from members of other groups that have so far been underrepresented are particularly welcome. Applicants with a severe disability, or those legally equivalent, will be given preferential consideration in cases of equal suitability. If women are underrepresented in a faculty or administrative unit, they will be given preferential consideration in cases of equal qualifications.
Please send your application, curriculum vitae and a description of research interests until 19.05.2026 via e-mail in a single PDF-file to Prof. Dr. Falko Pientka (e-mail: [Please click the Apply button for the link or address]).
Please note that the application documents will not be returned. Costs incurred during the application process will not be reimbursed by Goethe University.