Postdoc in quantum condensed matter theory

KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Updated: 11 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 01 Jun 2023

13 May 2023
Job Information
Organisation/Company

KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Research Field

Physics » Condensed matter properties
Physics » Other
Physics » Quantum mechanics
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

Sweden
Application Deadline

1 Jun 2023 - 21:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

38
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
Job description

The successful candidate will join the research group of Prof. Jens H Bardarson and is expected to conduct research on topics relevant to the group’s research interests, with focus on either many-body quantum dynamics, localization and thermalization, or topological quantum matter. There will be a possibility to gain supervision experience by taking part in supervising master thesis projects, but this is not mandatory. The relevant projects are likely to includes numerical simulations and development of algorithms, but with a focus in understanding the underlying physics.


What we offer
  • A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
  • Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
  • An active collaborative environment around the Albanova university center that includes condensed matter physics at Stockholm University and Nordita.
  • Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
  • Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

Read more about what it is like to work at KTH


Qualifications

Requirements

  • A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
  • Ability to both collaborate in small teams and conduct independent research.

Preferred qualifications

  • A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
  • Experience with numerical techniques is advantageous.
  • Research experience in quantum condensed matter.
  • Pedagogical ability
  • Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.


Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webbpage .


Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

The application must include:

  • CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
  • Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
  • Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max three pages long.
  • A list of contact information for at least two references.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).


About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.


Others

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About KTH

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy. Read more here

Type of employment: Temporary position
Contract type: Full time
First day of employment: According to agreement
Salary: Monthly salary
Number of positions: 1
Full-time equivalent: 100%
City: Stockholm
County: Stockholms län
Country: Sweden
Reference number: S-2023-0783
Contact:

  • Professor Jens Bardarson, [email protected]
  • Professor Pär Olsson, head of department of physic, [email protected]

    • Published: 2023-05-12
    Last application date: 2023-06-01


    Requirements
    Research Field
    Physics
    Years of Research Experience
    4 - 10

    Research Field
    Physics
    Years of Research Experience
    4 - 10

    Research Field
    Physics
    Years of Research Experience
    4 - 10

    Additional Information
    Website for additional job details

    https://academicpositions.com

    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    KTH Royal Institute of Technology
    Country
    Sweden
    City
    Stockholm
    Postal Code
    11428
    Street
    Brinellvägen 8

    Where to apply
    Website

    https://academicpositions.com/ad/kth-royal-institute-of-technology/2023/postdoc…

    Contact
    City

    Stockholm
    Website

    http://www.kth.se
    Postal Code

    11428

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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