OpenFieldW3 Professorship in Theoretical High-Energy Particle Physics
Permanent full professorship at the Institute of Physics within PRISMA+, leading theoretical research in quantum field theory, electroweak precision observables, and dark sector physics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Habilitation or equivalent outstanding international research record in theoretical physics
- English language proficiency
- Fluency in English; ability to teach German within 2 years
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Extensive publication list in leading journals and proven record of securing external research grants
- Recommendation letters
- Three international letters of evaluation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- W3 German civil servant salary scale (€95,000 - €118,000 gross per annum)
- Application fee
- Zero fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tenured full university professorship (Beamtenverhältnis)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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