Postdoctoral Fellow in Theoretical Quantum Optics

Ref. No. SU FV-0549-18

at the Department of Physics. Closing date: 31 March 2018.

The Department of Physics is one of the biggest departments at the Faculty of Science and supports a broad range of basic research in experimental and theoretical physics. It has about 230 employees of which 90 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
One postdoctoral opening will be available for an outstanding individual to work on theoretical quantum optics. The group is especially interested in non-equilibrium quantum many-body systems like cold atoms in optical lattices or hybrid atom-light systems. The position is financed by the Swedish research council and the Knut and Alice Wallenberg foundation awarded to Jonas Larson.

Main responsibilities
The postdoctoral fellow will be carrying out high class research in the theory of quantum optics and general aspects of non-equilibrium quantum systems, in collaboration with Jonas Larson and students in the group.

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. A suitable background is a PhD in theoretical physics specializing in theoretical quantum optics, or possibly theoretical condensed matter physics.

Assessment criteria
The successful candidate will be selected based on documented knowledge relevant for the area of study. Analytical capability is necessary and programming skills are wished for. He or She is expected to show a high level of personal motivation and is expected to be able to do independent work, as well as work in collaboration with other group members and participate in the supervision of Ph.D. students. Well-developed English language skills are required. The applicants are encouraged to provide supporting documents that substantiate qualifications. References and interviews will be used to assess qualifications of the applicants.

In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills.

Terms of employment
The position involves full-time employment for a maximum of two years. Start date as per agreement, during 2018.

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 Jonas Larson, jolarson@fysik.su.se, or from the Head of the Department, Prof. Sven Mannervik, mannervik@fysik.su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, and Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST and Lärarförbundet), telephone: +46 8 16 20 00 (operator), and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system by clicking the "Apply" button. 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 no later than March 31, 2018, via e-mail to: FV-0549-18.refletters@fysik.su.se and state in the subject line: SU FV-0549-18 + 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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Closing date: 31/03/2018

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