- Department of Physics
University of Toronto
60 St. George Street
Toronto, ON M5S 1A7
| Position ID: | UofT-Physics-POSTDOC [#12880] |
| Position Title: | Postdoctoral Fellow in Condensed Matter Physics and Quantum Many-Body Theory |
| Position Type: | Postdoctoral |
| Position Location: | Toronto, Ontario M5S1A7, Canada [map] |
| Subject Area: | Physics / Condensed Matter Theory |
| Appl Deadline: | 2019/01/01 finished (2018/11/29, finished 2019/03/03, listed until 2019/05/29) |
| Position Description: |
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Posting Date: November 29 2018 Physics Department JOB POSTING – POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW
Area of Research:
Condensed Matter Physics and Quantum Many-Body Theory
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellowship
position in the group of Prof. Thomas Scaffidi at the University of Toronto,
starting in Fall 2019.
Description of duties: The Postdoctoral Fellow will
conduct research in the area of Condensed Matter Physics and Quantum Many-Body
Theory, under the supervision of Prof. Scaffidi. Topics of interest include
(but are not limited to): ·
Hydrodynamics of quantum systems ·
Quantum chaos ·
Topological matter and quantum criticality ·
New numerical methods in quantum many-body
theory ·
Superconductivity
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 U of T (both theoretical and experimental) will
be 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 novel computational approaches, specifically Quantum Monte Carlo, and/or
Tensor Networks, and/or Machine Learning
Application
instructions
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. Questions should be directed to Prof.
Scaffidi at thomas.scaffidi@physics.utoronto.ca.
Closing date: Initial review of the applications will
start on January 1st 2019, but we will continue to receive
applications until the position is filled.
Supervisor: Prof.
Thomas Scaffidi
Expected start date: Between September 1 and December 31, 2019 Term: The position is for 2 years, with a possibility of extension for a
third year contingent upon
satisfactory performance. Salary: $45,000 CAD per year More information about what it is like to be a postdoc at U
of T can be found here: http://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/postdoctoralfellows/Pages/Life-in-Toronto.aspx “In Toronto,
opportunity abounds. As big as the Greater Toronto Area may be (it's home to
more than 5.5 million people), the city itself consists of many distinct,
highly livable neighbourhoods—each with its own character, family-friendly
amenities, and entertainment options. These communities are home to more than
100 cultures from around the world. Toronto is one of the most
multicultural on the planet, with about 50% of our population born outside of
Canada. For our postdocs, this diversity can help make a new city feel very
much like home.” The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week for a
full-time postdoctoral fellow (pro-rated for those holding a partial
appointment) recognizing that the needs of the employee’s research and training
and the needs of the supervisor’s research program may require flexibility in
the performance of the employee’s duties and hours of work. Employment as a
Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto is covered by the terms of the
CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement.
This job is posted in
accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement.
The
University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community
and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of
colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with
disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further
diversification of ideas. |