University of Alberta, Department of Physics
Position ID:
Position Title:
Quantum Horizons Alberta Postdoctoral Fellow in Condensed Matter Theory
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2024/12/02 11:59PM
(posted 2024/10/03, listed until 2025/03/18)
(posted 2024/10/03, listed until 2025/03/18)Position Description:
*** the listing date or deadline for this position has passed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
The Department of Physics at the University of Alberta (UofA) invites applications for a Quantum Horizons Alberta (QHA) Postdoctoral Fellowship in condensed matter theory, with a starting date in Fall 2025 or earlier. QHA is a new donor-supported $25-million Alberta-wide initiative to pursue transformational research in fundamental and theoretical quantum science (https://www.quantumhorizonsab.ca).The successful applicant will work under the supervision of a faculty member at UofA of their choice. Current faculty members in Condensed Matter Theory include:
- Prof. Igor Boettcher (https://sites.ualberta.ca/~iboettch/),
- Prof. Massimo Boninsegni (https://apps.ualberta.ca/directory/person/massimob),
- Prof. Joseph Maciejko (www.ualberta.ca/~maciejko), and
- Prof. Frank Marsiglio (https://apps.ualberta.ca/directory/person/fm3),
and there are searches planned for 3-4 more QHA Faculty members.
The position is a full-time 2-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal for a third year, contingent on performance and mutual satisfaction. The fellowship includes a yearly stipend of $70,000 CAD plus supplemental health benefits. Research topics include topological phases of matter, strongly correlated electrons, superconductivity and superfluidity, quantum criticality, and hyperbolic lattices. We expect to fill at least two positions for the coming year.
The applicant must have a Ph.D. in theoretical condensed matter physics obtained within the last five (5) years, a strong background in quantum many-body physics, and previous research experience in theoretical condensed matter physics (analytical and/or computational).
Prospective candidates should submit a curriculum vitae (including a publication list) and a brief description of research interests through AcademicJobsOnline. Applicants should also arrange for three (3) letters of reference to be submitted by the letter writers through AcademicJobsOnline.
The deadline for applications is December 2, 2024.
For more information concerning this position, please contact:
Prof. Frank Marsiglio, Interim QHA Director
Department of Physics, CCIS 4-181
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1
Canada
Email: fm3 at ualberta dot ca
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
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Department of Physics, CCIS 4-181
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1 Canada
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1 Canada