Quantum Field Theory and Strings
The group is interested in quantum field theory, quantum gravity, string theory and conformal field theory. In particular, research is focussed on symmetries of these theories and special features such as integrability.
Quantum Field Theory and Strings Group | top: J. Bosma, A. Garus, R. Hecht, B. Hoare, B. Oblak, S. Datta, M. Gaberdiel | bottom: D. Hansen, C. Keller, I. Zadeh, A. Dei, A. Sfondrini, F. Seibold, K. Ferreira, J. Jottar, T. Gemuenden, N. Beisert (top), M. Sprenger (bottom), Y. Zhang, L. Eberhardt, W. Galleas (March 2017). (Photo: Heidi Hostettler/D-PHYS)
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Postdoc positions
We invite applications for postdoc positions starting in Autumn 2026 (deadline: 15 Dec 2025).
Postdoc positions starting in 2027 will be posted in Autumn 2026.
Doctoral positions
We currently do not anticipate PhD openings.
Support
The group is part of the external page NCCR SwissMAP, and it is funded in parts by individual external page SNSF grants.