Postdoctoral Fellow in Theoretical Physics and Topological Phenomena

Stockholms Universitet / Fysikjobb / Stockholm
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at the Department of Physics. Closing date: 10 July 2023.

Department of Physics is one of the biggest departments within the Faculty of Science and supports a broad range of basic research in experimental and theoretical physics. It has about 250 employees, of which 95 are PhD students. Many have been internationally recruited.

The Department of Physics is part of the AlbaNova University Center, which is a strong research center, and which, in addition to the Department of Physics, also houses the Department of Astronomy, the physics departments at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics, Nordita

Project description
The position is financed by grants awarded to Emil J. Bergholtz, www.su.se/english/research/research-groups/quantum-and-complex-systems from the Swedish Research Council and the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.

Main responsibilities
The position involves research in the theory of topological phenomena in collaboration with Emil J. Bergholtz and other researchers in Stockholm as well as with our collaborators elsewhere. A suitable background is a PhD in theoretical condensed matter physics, photonics, high energy physics or mathematical physics.

Qualification requirements
Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria
The degree must have been completed at latest before the employment decision is made, but no more than three years before the closing date. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances. Special reasons refer to sick leave, parental leave, elected positions in trade unions, service in the total defense, or other similar circumstances as well as clinical attachment or service/assignments relevant to the subject area.

In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills.

A suitable background is a PhD in theoretical condensed matter physics, photonics, high energy physics or mathematical physics.

The applicant will be selected based on documented knowledge relevant for the area of study. Excellent analytical capability is absolutely necessary and programming skills are wished for. A high level of personal motivation and team working skills is also crucial. Well-developed English language skills are required. The applicants are encouraged to provide supporting documents that substantiate qualifications. References and interviews will be used to assess qualifications of the applicants.

Terms of employment
The position involves full-time employment for a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date as per agreement during 2023.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from the Head of the Department, Emil J. Bergholtz, telephone: +46 8 553 780 35, emil.bergholtz@fysik.su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

• Your contact details and personal data
• Your highest degree
• Your language skills
• Contact details for 2-3 references
Important! The referees should send letters of recommendation by e-mail to: FV-2233-23.refletters@fysik.su.se by the closing date and indicate in the subject line: SU FV-2233-23 + applicant's name.

and, in addition, please include the following documents

• Cover letter
• CV - degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
• Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing:
- why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
- why and how you wish to complete the project
- what makes you suitable for the project in question
• Copy of PhD diploma
• Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

Ersättning
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Sista dag att ansöka är 2023-07-10
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Omfattning
Detta är ett heltidsjobb.

Arbetsgivare
Stockholms Universitet (org.nr 202100-3062), http://www.su.se

Arbetsplats
Stockholms universitet

Jobbnummer
7871856

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