PhD student in Quantum 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. More information to be found on our website www.physics.uu.se

Duties/project description: We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious Ph.D. student in quantum matter theory for studies of co-existing magnetism and superconductivity. Foremost the studies concern correlated electronic structure, both on a model level and on more realistic levels, and its responsibility for the formation of complex phases with both magnetism and superconductivity. An important part of these studies is to investigate the topology and symmetry of both the electron structure and the resulting order parameters. These studies will be conducted through both analytical and numerical methods, where the student will be given freedom to define suitable methods.

The division of Materials theory at Uppsala University offers a world-class environment for materials theory and quantum matter theory research, with interests spanning from strongly correlated and topological states of matter to atomistic spin simulations and first-principles calculations of a very broad range of functional materials. The division currently consists of approximately 90 researchers, of which about a third are Ph.D. students.

This Ph.D. project will be performed within a recently started research programme on Quantum Matter Theory, formed by researchers with well established and complementary experience of theory of correlated materials that exhibit magnetism or superconductivity.

Requirements: The applicant should hold a Master’s degree in physics, or equivalent, with a strong background in condensed matter theory or many-body theory.

Fluency in both spoken and written English is an absolute prerequisite.

The position as a Ph.D. student is limited to four years of full-time studies, consisting of research and coursework. Other duties at the department, related to teaching and administration, may extend the position at a level of most 20%. Further information is available at www.physics.uu.se.

Additional qualifications: Good programming skills are advantageous.

Application: The application should include a personal letter, explaining scientific interests and motivation for pursuing a Ph.D. degree, CV, and a verified list of course grades. If available, a Master’s thesis (finished or in draft form) can also be included. In addition, two letters of recommendation should be sent directly by the letter writer to jonas.fransson@physics.uu.se with the subject line “Letter of Recommendation, Ph.D. Position 2021”.

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines.

Salary: According to local agreement for PhD students.
 
Starting date: 2021-10-01 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7.

Scope of employment: 100 %.

For further information about the position please contact: Lars Nordström, 018-471 7309, lars.nordstrom@physics.uu.se

Please submit your application by 16 August 2021, UFV-PA 2021/2815.

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