W3-Professorship in Theoretical Physics, Ruprecht-Karls University Heidelberg, Germany

[Eduard Thommes]

The Department of Physics of the Ruprecht-Karls University Heidelberg, Germany, invites applications for a

W3-Professorship in Theoretical Physics
(Succession of Prof. Dr. M.G. Schmidt)

starting Wintersemester 2009/2010.

We are looking for an outstanding theoretical physicist in the field of cosmology. Possible research areas include dark matter, dark energy, quintessence, inflation, cosmological interpretation of CMB data, structure formation in the universe, baryogenesis and quantum gravity. Particularly appreciated is a candidate who connects observational cosmological data and new fundamental physical principles and concepts. The professorship participates in the resources available to the Institute/Department.

The new professor is expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence in Theoretical Physics at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and to participate in the self-administration of the University. The university welcomes applications from both junior and senior candidates.

Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in physics and an excellent research record.


The Ruprecht-Karls University Heidelberg wishes to increase the proportion of female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications from women. Handicapped persons with the same qualifications will be given preference.


Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application until July 15th, 2008 with the usual documents and a research plan to Prof. M. Bartelmann, Dekan der Fakultät für Physik und Astronomie der Universität Heidelberg, Albert-Ueberle-Str. 3-5, D-69120 Heidelberg.