The institute of Theoretical Nanoelectronics (PGI-2) concerns itself with investigating structure formation in condensed matter, starting on electronic length and time scales while bearing in mind macroscopic consequences. These studies are closely connected in diverse ways with experimental work within the institute, and also with projects in other institutes at Forschungszentrum Jülich.

The main focus of our work is placed on the electronic structure of solids, in particular with regard to their importance in information technology and cooperative phenomena in condensed matter. Research questions here concern dynamic structure formation processes together with the statistical mechanics of order and disorder processes. Special topics in the field of complex fluids deal with the structure and dynamics of soft matter.

We are looking to recruit as soon as possible a

Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Information and Thermodynamics

Your Job:

• studying quantum heat engines in presence of enviornmental disturbance
• understanding information-to-work process in superconductiong quantum computational devices
• studying the analogue of fluctuation-dissipation theorem in quantum theory

Your Profile:

• PhD degree (or nearly graduating) in theoretical condensed matter physics or a related field
• Preference will be given to cadidates with background experience in Quantum computation, condensed matter, statistical mechanics, and related Topics. Strong candidates from other fields are encouraged to apply
• Ability and willingness to work in an international, interdisciplinary and distributed teams as well as to assume responsibility

Our Offer:

• a varied and challenging area of ​​responsibility in an interdisciplinary team
• Exciting work setting on an attractive research campus with a very good infrastructure, ideally situated within the city triangle of Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Aachen
• A comprehensive further training programme, including German language courses
• Flexible working hours and various opportunities to reconcile work and family life
• Limited for 1 years with possible longer-term prospects
• Full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours
• Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD)

Forschungszentrum Jülich aims to employ more women in this area and therefore particularly welcomes applications from women.

We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

See our webpage to apply