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Stillingstittel:
Postdoc Position at the Center for Quantum Spintronics (QuSpin) 

Stillingsbeskrivelse:
Jobbnorge ID: 160497

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About the position

A postdoc position is available at the Center of Quantum Spintronics which is part of the Department of Physics, NTNU in Trondheim, Norway.

The candidate will join and become part of an excellent international research environment in quantum condensed matter theory and experiments.

The postdoc position has a duration of two years. Other arrangements can become possible.

About QuSpin 

QuSpin carries out research in theoretical as well as experimental fields. QuSpin's principal goal is to describe, characterize, and develop recently identified quantum approaches to control electric signals, conceptually different from those existing today.

 

 

QuSpin, a Center of Excellence, is funded by the Research Council of Norway. The Center is managed by a Center Director and has four principal investigators. See https://www.ntnu.edu/quspin.

QuSpin currently has 4 professors, 5 associate professors, 20 PhD students and 10 postdoctoral researchers from 12 different nations working on various aspects of low-dissipation spintronics.

For further inquiries and information, please contact the QuSpin Center Director, professor Arne Brataas at arne.brataas (at) ntnu.no

Job abstractJV_description

The candidate for this position will develop theoretical models related to transport of spin and other degrees of freedom in magnetic insulators, topological insulators, and superconductors. The PostDoc is free to work on any topic of interest to QuSpin. Collaborations within the center is encouraged.

 

Qualification requirements

The applicant must have a PhD degree in theoretical condensed matter physics.The applicants must have published scientific articles in the Physical Review Letters or the Physical Review. We give preference to candidates with a documented background in quantum transport and/or spintronics.

The position requires spoken and written fluency in the English language. Such evidence might be represented by the results from standard tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE). The candidate's language skills might also be assessed in a personal interview.

Personal characteristics

The candidate should actively contribute in teams. Personal skills like a positive and friendly attitude, and contributing to a sustainable social environment will also be valued.

 

We offer

• exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
• an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
• favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• employee benefits

Salary and conditions

The appointment of the postdoctoral position will be made according to Norwegian guidelines for universities and university colleges and to the general regulations regarding university employees.

The positions are re-numerated according to the Norwegian State salary scale. There is a 2% deduction for superannuation contribution.

 

General information

Working at NTNU

A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background. Under the Freedom of Information Act (offentleglova), information about the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to have their name entered on the list of applicants.

NTNU International Researcher Support (NIRS) offers counselling services for administrative staff and researchers working at or visiting NTNU. Other services offered by NIRS includes housing, dual career services, seminars, courses and social activities for the international community at NTNU. See https://www.ntnu.edu/nirs.

About the application:
Publications and other academic works that the applicant would like to be considered in the evaluation must accompany the application. Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify the individual applicant's contribution to joint works, the applicant must include a brief abstractJV_description of his or her contribution.

Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates. Applicants invited for interview must include certified copies of transcripts and reference letters. Please refer to the application number NV-119/18 when applying.

Application deadline: 2019-01-10

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