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PhD positions in RTG 2575: Rethinking Quantum Field Theory

We are accepting applications for five PhD positions (66.6% salary scale TV-L E13) in mathematical or theoretical physics starting October 1st, 2025 or soon thereafter. We offer challenging PhD projects in the areas of * Scattering amplitudes * Phenomenology * Lattice field theory * AdS/CFT correspondence * Gravitational wave physics * Mathematical aspects of quantum fields under the guidance of the following supervisors: Gaetan Borot, Alessandra Buonanno, Valentina Forini, Jeremy Green, Rob Klabbers (with Matthias Staudacher), Peter Marquard, Jan Plefka, or Stijn van Tongeren. Please complete the form below. Indicate your research interests, the supervisors you would like to work with and a short (up to 1500 characters) explanation of your choices. Please upload in a single PDF file: a motivation letter, CV, transcript of records, copies of certifcates, and if applicable, your Master's thesis. Moreover, two letters of recommendation on your behalf are required. The referees will be contacted by us. For further inquiries, you may contact us at rtg2575@physik.hu-berlin.de or for technical problems at web-support@aei.mpg.de. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview in mid-April. Please refrain from inquiring about the status of your application before April 22, as the screening process may take time.

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