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About the Job

Your responsibilities will consist of theoretical simulations and calculations of the properties and stability of disordered materials, based on quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, and solid-state physics. In particular, you will work on developing and implementing models for magnetically disordered materials, defects in materials with high critical temperatures for superconductivity, as well as method development in the field of theory for disordered materials.

About You

You must hold a PhD in theoretical physics, theoretical materials science, or a related field. You should also have experience from post-doctoral research in the area of simulating disordered materials and be familiar with modeling methods for calculating magnetically disordered materials and alloys. Additionally, you should have experience participating in applications for supercomputing resources and research funding, and be able to communicate fluently in English.

Your Workplace

You will work at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM) within the Division of Theoretical Physics, placed in the Unit for Theory of Disordered Materials. There, you will collaborate with other researchers in the unit and division to solve complex materials theory problems.

Read more about our operations here: https://liu.se/organisation/liu/ifm/teofy (https://liu.se/organisation/liu/ifm/teofy)

About the Employment

Permanent position, full-time. Probationary period will apply.

Start date according to agreement.

Salary and Benefits

Linköping University applies individual salary setting.

We offer the possibility of remote work for part of your working time, when the needs of the operations and the tasks allow for this.

Read more about benefits for employees: https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/formaner (https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/formaner).

Union Representatives

Information about union representatives can be found here: https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/hjalp-for-sokande (https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/hjalp-for-sokande).

Application

We welcome you to submit your application with a CV and cover letter by June 23, 2026. You apply for this position by clicking the "Apply" button below. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, as this enriches and develops our operations. For us, it is natural to uphold everyone's equal value, rights, and opportunities. Read about our work with equal conditions (https://liu.se/artikel/lika-villkor/).

We look forward to receiving your application!

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