PH.D. student in theoretical condensed matter physics
Linnéuniversitetet / Administratörsjobb (offentlig verksamhet) / Kalmar
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The research area of the Ph.D. position deals with theoretical studies of Dirac's materials such as topological insulators and graphene. Possible projects include in. Spintronics at the atomic scale in magnetically-doped topological insulator surfaces, ii. Electronic, thermal and spin transport in topological insulator nanostructures such as nanowires and nanoribbons. The projects will involve both analytical investigations of quantum mechanical models, and the development and the use of advanced computational methods (based both on atomistic tight-binding models and first-principle approaches) to address realistic properties of these quantum materials. The research will be carried out partly in close collaboration with experimental groups investigating the physical systems studied theoretically.
The total time of employment may not exceed four years' full-time Ph.D.-studies but may be extended up to 5 years for additional work involving teaching and/or administration duties. However, before a doctoral degree has been awarded, duties of this kind may not comprise more than 20% of a full-time post. The employment is supposed to start in the spring of 2016. The position is located in Kalmar, Sweden.
Entry requirements
A person fulfills the general entry requirements if he/she
• Has been awarded a university degree in physics at the second-cycle level, namely a Master degree in physics, within the 3+2 Bologna scheme.
• Has completed a university degree that guarantees a knowledge of physics equivalent to the one obtained from second-cycle (Master) level. See abov
Specific requirement
• Excellent knowledge of English, written and spoken.
Assessment criteria
The selection of the candidate will be based upon grades on courses completed, quality of thesis (and relevant papers written), references, a written test, and an interview. Theses containing elements of original research, and research papers are considered meritorious. In addition to a broad general knowledge of physics including electromagnetism, statistical physics, quantum mechanics and computational physics, it is also desirable that the applicant has a good background in theoretical condensed matter physics, preferably with a thesis relevant to the proposed research areas. Documented skills (both analytical and computational), experience in programming (using Fortran, C, Python) and in the use of other mathematical computer programs such as Mathematica and Matlab are also considered meritorious.
The application
The application (in English) should be submitted electronically using the link below no later than the January 31, 2016 and should contain:
• CV (including telephone, email, current address and date of birth).
• Application letter (maximum four pages) containing a description of why you are applying for this Ph.D.-position, what your expectations for the Ph.D.-studies are and what research you want to engage in. In your application you should also motivate in what way your personal characteristics, your own experience and qualifications gained from studies, projects performed, papers written, etc., are relevant to performing Ph.D. studies and meet the assessment criteria stated above.
• Signed copies of documents containing grades of courses completed, signed copies of degrees awarded and proof of the specific requirement given above.
• A summary (maximum two pages) of your Master thesis.
• Name and contact information (including title, affiliation, telephone, email address) of two references who have agreed to write a letter of recommendation for you.
• Any additional documents that you want to submit.
• Please mark your application with PA 2015/ 546-2.2.1
For more information, including questions concerning the position and the application, please contact
Professor Carlo Maria Canali +46 480-446995,
carlo.canali@lnu.sePersonnel consultant Åse Nilsson +46 470-708212,
ase.nilsson@lnu.se Welcome with your application!
Varaktighet, arbetstid
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Publiceringsdatum2015-12-17ErsättningLönetrappa
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2016-01-31
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AdressLinnéuniversitetet
Linneuniversitetet kalmar
39182 kalmar
KontorsadressLinneuniversitetet kalmar
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