Doctoral Researcher (PhD) positions

The new Research Training Group 3186 ‘‘Looking for signposts towards the New Standard Model of particle physics (New SM)’’ funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft will start at the University of Freiburg on April 1, 2026. Doctoral Researcher (PhD) positions

• Bewerbungsfrist: 20. Januar 2026
• Veröffentlichungsdatum: 19. Dezember 2025
• Eintrittstermin: 1. April 2026
• Arbeitsumfang: Part-time position (67 %)
• Kennziffer: 00004765

Beschreibung

Via this programme, several doctoral researcher (PhD) positions in the field of experimental and theoretical particle and astroparticle physics will be opened. The deadline for applications is January 20, 2026, however, later applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

The research programme of this Research Training Group includes:

• Exploration of the Higgs sector (ATLAS, future colliders, theory)
• Precision calculations within the Standard Model and its extensions;
• Flavour physics (LHCb);
• Searches for dark matter, new particles and new structures (XENON, XLZD, DELight, ATLAS, SHiP, theory);
• Theoretical particle cosmology (dark matter, baryogenesis of the Universe)
• Technology development (silicon and low-background detectors, federated computing structures, software and artificial intelligence)

 

We offer a stimulating and supportive environment based on the broad expertise in particle physics at the University of Freiburg.

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with an excellent master degree in physics.

 

Applications are to be sent electronically in one pdf file to  newsm@physik.uni-freiburg.de . 

 

They should include a CV, copies of certificates of degrees, a short letter of motivation clearly specifying the field of interest, and the names and contact addresses of at least two referees.

Further information about the Research Training Group and the process of application are
available on the web page: www.uni-freiburg.de/newsm

The University of Freiburg is dedicated to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity and
welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and
social background, religion/belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation.

Applicants with disabilities will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification.

The positions are offered for 3 + 1 years. The salary will be determined in accordance with E13 TV-L.

Bewerbung

Please send your application including supporting documents mentioned above citing the reference number 00004765, by 20. Januar 2026 at the latest. Please send your application to the following address in written or electronic form:

RTG 3186
Physikalisches Institut
Universität Freiburg
Hermann-Herder-Str. 3
79104 Freiburg
Email: newsm@physik.uni-freiburg.de (one pdf-file)

For further information, please contact Frau Dr. Heidi Rzehak on the phone number +49 761 203-8407 or E-Mail newsm@physik.uni-freiburg.de.