Postdoc position in condensed matter theory - 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.

Project description: We are looking for a postdoc in condensed matter theory for a project on advanced energy and bio-materials. The project is part of a larger effort focusing on new materials for energy and bio applications and financed by the Swedish Research Council (VR). The overall goal is to design new materials for specific application. The project involves the computational work using advanced electronic structure methods and large-scale computer simulations. The postdoc candidate is expected to both carry out independent work and work in collaboration with other group members. The project will be carried out in the research group of Prof. Rajeev Ahuja. For more information, please visit the webpage : https://katalog.uu.se/profile/?id=N94-1657

Required qualifications: Ph.D. degree in theoretical physics or related subject. The Ph.D. degree must have been obtained at the start of the employment and no more than three years prior to the application deadline; however, periods of e.g. parental or sick leave can be deducted from this three-year period. The applicant should have a strong background in computational materials science. Programming skills are also advantageous. Fluency in both written and spoken English is an absolute prerequisite.

Application: The application should consist of cover letter, CV, publication list, and a short research statement describing the applicant’s research experiences and interests. The applicant should also arrange to have two letters of recommendation sent by e-mail to rajeev.ahuja@physics.uu.se. Contact information for the letter writers should be included in the application.

Salary: Individual salary.

Starting date: 01-01-2021 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: Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, rajeev.ahuja@physics.uu.se, phone +46 (0)70-4250935

Please submit your application by 23 December 2020, UFV-PA 2020/4652.

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