Job Description

NEU
Vollzeit
Forschung und Lehre
The PEARLS project by Dr. Valerie Lang at the University of Freiburg has an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d)


Bewerbungsfrist: 27. Januar 2026 Veröffentlichungsdatum: 17. Dezember 2025 Eintrittstermin: 1. April 2026 Arbeitsumfang: Fulltime position Kennziffer: 00004745

Beschreibung

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The PEARLS project: Precision in Energy-aware AI Research for Lowcarbon Solutions is performed in collaboration with the national laboratory, Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) in Hamburg and Berlin-Zeuthen. It explores the relationship between sustainability, AI and science, or more specifically High Energy Physics, and aims to contribute to pathways for mitigating the climate crisis.





We are seeking a highly motivated and excellent postdoctoral researcher with a background in particle physics, computing, AI, statistical mathematics, or related fields. The aim of the position is to develop carbon accounting for AI, uncertainty estimation of AI models together with uncertainty reduction and implementation and testing in an “Improve your (professional) footprint” tool. An openness to diving into new topics and potentially interdisciplinary research is expected.





The research will be carried out in the context of the PEARLS project, funded through the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) as part of the funding line: Data and Digitisation related to Exploring the Universe and Matter (ErUM-Data).






Applicants should hold an excellent doctoral degree (PhD) in particle physics, computing, AI research, mathematics, or related fields. Applications should include a motivation letter, a CV, a short description of the research experience, copies of certificates of degrees, a copy of or link to the doctoral thesis and the names and contact addresses of three persons to be contacted for letters of reference in case of being shortlisted.





Applications should be sent via email in one pdf-file until 27 January 2026 to Dr. Valerie Lang (valerie.lang@physik.uni-freiburg.de).

More information can be obtained from Dr. Lang (e-mail as above), and Dr. Gersabeck (evelina.gersabeck@physik.uni-freiburg.de).


The position will be paid according to TV-L E13 (100%) and is offered for 2 years, with the possibility of an extension by max. 1 year. The salary will be determined in accordance with E13 TV-L.

Bewerbung

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Please send your application in English including supporting documents mentioned above citing the reference number 00004745, by 27. Januar 2026 at the latest. Please send your application to the following address in written or electronic form:


Dr. Valerie Lang
Physics Institute
University Freiburg
Hermann-Herder-Str. 3
79104 Freiburg


For further information, please contact Frau Dr. Valerie Lang on the phone number +49 761 203-8406 or E-Mail valerie.lang@physik.uni-freiburg.de.