PhD student in Condensed Matter Theory

Project description

Research education subject: Physics

Egor Babaev's group at the Department of Physics at KTH has an opening for a PhD student in the field of theoretical condensed matter physics. The group conducts a wide spectrum of research using analytical and numerical methods, ranging from effective field theory, topological systems, topological solitons and statistical mechanical descriptions of phase transitions to modern microscopic quantum many-body techniques. One of our research topics is the emerging area of new types of order: In recent years, experimental discoveries have been made that have revised half-century-old paradigms: the discovery of electron quartet condensates and topological defects that carry an arbitrary fraction of magnetic flux quanta. The discovery opened up many fundamental questions about the nature of this new state of matter and its possible applications. Other areas being studied include new symmetry-breaking quantum states and topologically ordered states, unconventional phase transitions, as well as the use of newly developed techniques such as diagrammatic Monte Carlo to understand other unsolved problems. Collaboration with international theoretical and experimental research groups involved in the project is encouraged.

Supervision: Professor Egor Babaev is proposed to supervise the PhD student. The decision is made upon admission.

Eligibility for admission

To be admitted to doctoral studies (Chapter 7, Section 39 of the Higher Education Ordinance) the applicant must have the following basic eligibility:

a degree at an advanced level, or completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits are at an advanced level, or otherwise acquired substantially equivalent knowledge within or outside the country.

In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6.

Selection

To succeed in your doctoral studies at KTH, you need to be goal-oriented and persistent in your work. During the selection of applicants, the ability to:

independently drive your work forward, collaborate with others, maintain a professional approach, and analyze and work with complex issues, will be assessed.

Following the eligibility requirements, great importance will be placed on personal qualities.

Target degree: PhD

Information about admission and employment

Only those admitted to doctoral studies may be employed as a PhD student. The total period of employment may not exceed what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for four years. An employed PhD student may, to a limited extent (at most 20%), perform certain tasks within, e.g., education and administration. A new employment as a PhD student is valid for at most one year; the employment may thereafter be renewed for at most two years at a time.

As a PhD student, you will benefit from KTH's employment benefits and will have a monthly salary according to KTH's agreements for PhD salaries. Read more about Doctoral Studies at KTH | KTH | Sweden.

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Application

You apply via KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are primarily responsible for ensuring that your application is complete when submitted.

The application must contain the following:

Certified copies of degree certificates and transcripts from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above). Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages. Copies of originals must be certified. CV with relevant professional experience and knowledge. Cover letter with a concise account of why you want to pursue doctoral studies, your academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Max 2 pages) Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please attach an abstract and a web link to the full text.

The application must reach KTH no later than the last application date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

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