The key profile area „Quantum Matter and Materials“ at the University
of Cologne - supported by the university’s master plan and the
federally funded excellence initiative - is seeking applications for
the following positions:
Full Professorship (W3/tenured)
for Theoretical Physics, condensed matter theory
(Institute for Theoretical Physics)
Full Professorship (W3/tenured)
for Theoretical Physics, statistical physics of complex systems
(Institute for Theoretical Physics)
Assistant Professorship (W1/tenure track)
for Experimental Physics solid state physics (II. Physics Institute)
Assistant Professorship (W1/tenure track)
for Physical Chemistry (Chemistry department)
All positions shall be filled as soon as possible. The successful candidates
will have an outstanding research record in the field of theoretical
condensed matter physics, statistical physics, experimental solid state
physics or physical chemistry, respectively, that reasonably complements
and expands the ongoing research activities at the University of Cologne.
Possible research areas of the full professorship (W3/tenured) in theoretical
physics (condensed matter theory) include quantum many-body systems,
topological matter or their mathematical description. The successful
candidate is expected to actively participate in teaching the full theoretical
physics curriculum.
Possible research areas of the full professorship (W3/tenured) in theoretical
physics (statistical physics of complex systems) include statistical physics
of non-equilibrium processes or complex networks. Research foci may
include fundamental principles as well as interdisciplinary applications. The
successful candidate is expected to actively participate in teaching the full
theoretical physics curriculum.
The successful candidate for the assistant professorship (W1/tenure track)
in experimental physics is expected to be an outstanding expert in solid
state physics. Possible research areas include strongly correlated electron
systems, topological matter or non-equilibrium dynamics. Teaching
responsibilities include active participation in the experimental
physics curriculum.
Possible research areas of the assistant professorship (W1/tenure track)
in physical chemistry should include a modern approach to light-matter
interactions, such as nano-optics, plasmonics, non-linear optics of soft
matter, sensor technology or related fields. The successful candidate
is expected to actively participate in teaching the physical chemistry
curriculum.
During the funding period of the excellence initiative the teaching
load is reduced. The University of Cologne is an equal opportunity
employer and encourages
applications from women and people with disabilities.
Applicants should send a CV, proof of qualification, lists of publications
and teaching experience, a concise statement of research interests and
reprints of five selected publications to the
Dean of the Mathematical Natural Science Faculty of the University of Cologne,
Albertus-Magnus-Platz, 50923 Cologne, Germany, E-Mail:
mnf-berufungen(a)uni-koeln.de.
Closing date for applications is 26/10/2012.
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