Postdoctoral Fellow in Theory of Topological Quantum Matter
Stockholms Universitet / Fysikjobb / Stockholm
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The 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 is part of the AlbaNova University Center, which apart from the Department of Physics 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
Creative research on the theory of quantum matter in the research group lead by Prof. Emil J. Bergholtz.
Main responsibilities
The Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to carry out inspired research on the theory of quantum matter.
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 should have been completed no more than three years before the deadline for applications. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances, which may involve sick leave, parental leave, clinical attachment, elected positions in trade unions, or similar.
Qualified applicants holds a PhD in theoretical physics specializing in theoretical condensed matter physics, high energy physics or mathematical physics.
In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills. The successful applicant will be selected based on documented knowledge in topological quantum matter. Excellent analytical capability is absolutely necessary as well as well-developed English language skills. Programming skills are wished for.
A high level of personal motivation and team working skills is crucial.
Terms of employment
The position involves full-time employment for a maximum of two years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date as per agreement.
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 Professor Emil J. Bergholtz,
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/Lärarförbundet), 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: Your academic referees should send us recommendation letters via email to:
FV-2937-20.refletters@fysik.su.se and state in the subject line: SU FV-2937-20 + name of the applicant.
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: Instructions - Applicants.
You are welcome to apply!
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Publiceringsdatum2020-08-06ErsättningIndividuell lönesättning
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2020-08-16
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Arbetsgivare Stockholms Universitet (org.nr 202100-3062),
http://www.su.se Arbetsplats Stockholms universitet
Jobbnummer 5312867
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