Postdoctoral position in theoretical physics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The research conducted at the Department of Physics and Astronomy encompasses a wide range of physics topics, distributed over ten divisions. The department is located in the Ångström laboratory and employs nearly 400 people, 125 of whom are doctoral students. It offers a broad physics curriculum to undergraduate and graduate students, participation in nationally and internationally leading projects for researchers, and opportunities for partnership with industry and various outreach activities. https://www.physics.uu.se/ 

The postdoctoral position is funded by the European Research Council.  Applicants are expected to conduct  research in theoretical physics related to quantum field theory and string theory. Research areas of particular interest include: supersymmetry, non-renormalisation theorems and domain wall in 4D gauge theories.

Requirements: To qualify for an employment as a postdoctor you must have a PhD degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in theoretical physics. The PhD degree must have been obtained no more than three years prior to the application deadline. The three year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.

The application should contain a cover letter mentioning their research area, a CV, a brief research statement, and a publication list. Personal circumstances that may be of relevance in the evaluation, for example periods of parental leave, should be mentioned in the CV.

Salary: Individual salary.
 
Starting date: 01-10-2020 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position according to central collective agreement.

Scope of employment: 100 %

For further information about the position please contact: Maxim Zabzine (maxim.zabzine@physics.uu.se)

Please submit your application by 10 September 2020, UFV-PA 2020/2827

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