PhD Student in Condensed Matter Theory and Statistical Physics

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The Department of Physics at Gothenburg University is located in modern facilities in the Chalmers area in Johanneberg and has about 120 employees. Research is focused on the subjects of atomic and molecular physics, condensed matter physics, spintronics, complex systems, and biophysics, and is conducted in an international environment with extensive national and international collaborations. Education at the department includes teaching in bachelor's and master's programs in physics, physics in teacher education, and courses in physics aimed at the general public. The Physics Center in Gothenburg, a close collaboration with four other departments within the Faculty of Science and Chalmers University of Technology, creates an innovative environment for all researchers and students in the department.

More information about the activities at the Department of Physics can be found at https://www.gu.se/fysik (https://www.gu.se/fysik). Additional information about Gothenburg Physics Center can be found at www.chalmers.se/sv/centrum/fysikcentrum/Sidor/default.aspx (http://www.chalmers.se/sv/centrum/fysikcentrum/Sidor/default.aspx).

University-wide information about what it means to be a PhD student at Gothenburg University can be found on the university's PhD pages https://www.gu.se/utbildning-till-att-bli-forskare (https://www.gu.se/utbildning-till-att-bli-forskare).

Job Responsibilities

We are looking for a PhD student in condensed matter theory and statistical physics who will work under the supervision of Johannes Hofmann. The accepted PhD student will work in a small, active theory group with close supervision and international collaborations.

The PhD project aims to develop advanced statistical methods based on kinetic theory, using both numerical and analytical approaches, to investigate charge and heat transport in electron and electron-phonon gases. The project will focus on hydrodynamic behavior both in solid-state systems and in atomic quantum gases, driven by dominant interactions that have recently been experimentally observed.

Doctoral education comprises four years of full-time studies and leads to a doctoral degree.

As part of your PhD employment, you may have departmental duties amounting to a maximum of 20% of full-time distributed over the entire study period, which will result in a corresponding extension of the study period. Departmental duties usually include teaching at the undergraduate and advanced levels, but research and administration may also be included.

Eligibility

For admission to doctoral education at the doctoral level, basic and, where applicable, the specific eligibility established in the general study plan for the doctoral subject is required.

Basic eligibility for doctoral education at the doctoral level is met by those who:

• have obtained a degree at the advanced level, or
• have completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at the advanced level, or
• have acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way within or outside the country.

Specific eligibility is met by those who have:

• obtained a degree at the advanced level in a relevant natural science subject, or
• completed course requirements of at least 60 higher education credits at the advanced level in relevant natural science subjects, or
• acquired equivalent knowledge relevant to the planned education in some other way within or outside the country.

For specific eligibility, it is also required that the applicant has a good command of English in both spoken and written form. As a guideline, a score of 550 on the TOEFL test (or 213 on TOEFL-CBT, or 79 on TOEFL-iBT) is required.

Assessment Criteria

Selection among applicants who meet the requirements for basic and specific eligibility is based on the ability to benefit from doctoral education.

In the assessment, particular emphasis is placed on documented qualifications regarding:

We are looking for highly motivated individuals with extensive experience and interest in analytical and numerical calculations within condensed matter physics, statistical physics, or atomic physics. Previous research experience in many-body physics or quantum theory is desirable but not a requirement.

Application

Complete information about admission, qualifications, assessment criteria, and eligibility requirements, as well as how to apply for the PhD position, can be found in the full advertisement at www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-anstallningar (http://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-anstallningar).

The application must be submitted by: 2026-03-01

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