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Positions
The DESY theory group regularly offers positions at the PhD, postdoctoral and junior staff levels.
5 Year Fellows
For our location in Hamburg we are seeking:
Scientist in Theoretical Particle Physics
Fellows
The DESY Theory Group in Hamburg announces a Fellowship Program for young scientists in theoretical particle physics. The fellowships normally start in October and are awarded for two years (with a possible extension for a 3rd year). Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in theoretical physics at the time of appointment.
The research programme of the group includes collider phenomenology (in particular Higgs physics, physics beyond the Standard Model, flavour physics, QCD, Monte Carlo generators), particle cosmology, axions and other nonstandard light particles, gravitational waves, string theory and mathematical physics (in particular gauge-string dualities, conformal field theories, scattering amplitudes and integrable models). The research activities are embedded within the Cluster of Excellence "Quantum Universe" and the Collaborative Research Center "Higher structures, moduli spaces and integrability".
The application deadline for fellowships starting in the autumn of 2027 will be in early December 2026.
Information about the application procedure shall be posted on this website in due time. Salary and benefits are commensurate with those of public service organisations in Germany. Classification is based upon qualifications and assigned duties. DESY operates flexible work schemes. Handicapped persons will be given preference to other equally qualified applicants. DESY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women. There is a bilingual Kindergarten on the DESY site.
PhD positions: PhD positions in Theoretical High Energy Physics
PhD positions in Theoretical High Energy Physics
Applications should be submitted via this web interface
They should include a CV and a brief description of the applicant´s research interests and master thesis project (all in a single PDF file), as well as the names of at least two referees who will be asked to upload letters of recommendation.
