The ErUM-IFT-2 project "Information Field Theory for Experiments at Large Research Facilities" has a PhD opening in the field of data-intensive radio astronomy. Methods of information field theory will be used to characterise the properties of radio antennas as used in modern radio interferometers (e. g., MeerKAT, LOFAR, SKA). The goal is to establish accurate models for antenna responses and describe their uncertainties in order to improve imaging techniques at large radio astronomy facilities. The project will be carried out in the Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics working group (Prof. Schwarz) at the Faculty of Physics. This will be done in close cooperation with working groups at the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics in Garching and the German Center for Astrophysics in Görlitz.
Your Tasks
- working on the research project's questions (70 %)
- presenting the results at conferences and publishing them in scientific journals (20 %)
- documenting the project and organizing project meetings (10 %)
Employment is conducive to scientific qualification and provides the opportunity for further academic development.
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Summary
- Application DeadlineJanuary 28, 2026
- Study LevelPhD
- SponsorBielefeld University
- City to studyNorth Rhine-Westphalia
- School to studyBielefeld University
- Eligible CountryAll Countries
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Benefits
The successful candidate will be offered:
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- fixed-term 3 years (§ 2 (1) sentence 1 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
- part-time 65 %
- internal and external training opportunities
- variety of health, consulting and prevention services
- reconcilability of family and work
- flexible working hours
- good transport connection
- collegial working environment
- open and pleasant working atmosphere
- exciting, varied tasks
Requirements
You must have:
- completed university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in physics, astronomy, or electrical engineering
- good programming skills (Python or C++)
- good English skills (spoken and written)
- interest and enthusiasm for scientific issues
- good communication skills
- independent, autonomous and committed way of working
- cooperative and team-orientated working style
Preferred experience and skills
- experience with research in teams
- knowledge of the fundamentals of Bayesian statistics
- knowledge of the fundamentals of radio astronomy
Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadline
January 28, 2026How To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
Bielefeld University on uni-bielefeld.hr4you.org to apply
Contact - Prof. Dr. Dominik Schwarz
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Physik
Susi v. Reder
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
For more information, kindly visit Bielefield University webpage.
