W3 Professorship for Theoretical Physics of the Strong Interaction

W3 Professorship for Theoretical Physics of the Strong Interaction

Published on: 18.02.2026

The University of Bonn is an international research university with a wide education and research profile. With a 200-year history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 staff, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and is recognized as a University of Excellence .

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of the University of Bonn invites applications for a

W3 Professorship for Theoretical Physics of the Strong Interaction

to be filled at the earliest possible time at the Helmholtz-Institute for Radiation and Nuclear Physics in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of the University of Bonn

Deadline:

April 20, 2026

Starting date:

earliest possible time

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Job Posting (pdf)

The research area of this professorship will be the investigation of strongly interacting quantum systems in theoretical hadron, nuclear, and/or particle physics by means of modern, non-perturbative methods. We are looking for candidates that will complement and/or enlarge the broad spectrum of activities in theoretical and experimental hadron, nuclear, and/or particle physics in Bonn. The professorship is expected to contribute significantly to the Cluster of Excellence „Color meets flavor“ and the Collaborative Research Center 1639 “NuMeriQS: Numerical Methods for Dynamics and Structure Formation in Quantum Systems” and to other existing or future initiatives.

Teaching according to the Lehrverpflichtungsverordnung NRW is an integral part of the professorship, which includes teaching physics lecture courses and seminars on all levels of the courses of study in German and in English, ranging from bachelor to graduate courses. Corresponding teaching experience is expected. The successful candidate should also be actively involved in academic self-governance. The formal requirements are regulated by § 36 HG NRW.

The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly university. It aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to promote their careers in particular. It therefore strongly encourages women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (State Equality Act). Applications from suitable individuals with a certified serious disability and those of equal status are particularly welcome.

Applications including a CV, copies of certificates, publication list inclusively five highlighted publications, research and teaching concept, teaching experience, and list of acquired third party fundings are requested by April 20, 2026 through the application web portal of the University of Bonn .

Any questions should be directed to the office of the Physics and Astronomy Department .

Diversity and equal opportunity

The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly university . It aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to promote their careers in particular. It therefore strongly encourages women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (State Equality Act).