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University of California, Irvine, Condensed Matter Physics

Position ID:
University of California, Irvine-Condensed Matter Physics-PDF15 [#28573]
Position Title: 
Postdoctoral Researcher in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics - Scaffidi group at UC Irvine
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Irvine, California 92697, United States of America
Subject Areas: 
Condensed Matter Physics / cond-mat-th, Condensed Matter Physics, Electronic Structure, Strongly Correlated Materials, Condensed Matter Theory, Strongly Correlated Materials, Superfluidity and superconductivity, Theoretical Condensed Matter, Theory, topological states
Physics/Condensed matter theory / Physics/Condensed matter theory
Appl Deadline:
2024/11/15 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2024/09/25, listed until 2025/01/06)
Position Description:
   

Physics Department UC Irvine JOB POSTING – POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

Area of Research: Condensed Matter Physics and Theory of Quantum Matter

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in the group of Prof. Thomas Scaffidi at the University of California, Irvine, starting in Fall 2025.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct research in the area of condensed matter physics and the theory of quantum matter (broadly defined) under the supervision of Prof. Scaffidi. Topics of interest include electron hydrodynamics, dynamics of quantum information, unconventional superconductivity, and quantum magnetism.

More information about these areas of interest can be found on the group website: https://sites.google.com/view/thomasscaffidi/home.

Active collaboration with other research groups at UC Irvine (both theoretical and experimental) will be strongly encouraged.

Required qualifications: • PhD in Theoretical Condensed Matter physics or in a closely related field • Solid background in analytical and numerical methods of many-body quantum physics • Experience with computational approaches, including but not limited to Krylov methods, Tensor Networks, Machine Learning, Quantum Monte Carlo,…

All individuals interested in this position must submit a CV, a research proposal, and should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent through AcademicJobsOnline. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Questions should be directed to Prof. Scaffidi at tscaffid@uci.edu.

Closing date: November 15th 2024

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
 
Thomas Scaffidi
University of California, Irvine
Department of Physics & Astronomy
4129 Frederick Reines Hall
Irvine, CA 92697-4575