Application deadline: 15 December 2024 at 23:59 hours local Danish time

The Centre for Quantum Mathematics (QM) at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) https://www.sdu.dk/en invites applications for a 1-year position as Postdoctoral Fellow in the group of Asst. Prof. Apoorv Tiwari with possibility of extension.

We seek a postdoc with expertise in the field of generalized symmetries and their applications in quantum field theory and quantum lattice models. We also welcome candidates with an interest in applying generalized symmetry-based methods towards applications to quantum information theory and in particular topological quantum computing.

The targeted starting date of the position is 1 September 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.

QM is located at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Faculty of Science on the international campus in Odense, Denmark. QM is established with the ambition to create a highly international and interdisciplinary group within a broad spectrum of pure mathematics and mathematical physics. Odense is a fast-growing international community with an open Scandinavian culture, affordable housing and living costs. For more information on the QM centre, please visit https://www.sdu.dk/qm

Application deadline: 15 December 2024 at 23:59 hours local Danish time
Contact information: Inquiries about the position can be made to Apoorv Tiwari ([email protected])
Further information about The Faculty of Natural Sciences can be found here https://www.sdu.dk/en/om-sdu/fakulteterne/naturvidenskab.

Application, salary etc.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information on salary (only available in Danish) and taxation.

The application must include the following and must be in English:

• A curriculum vitae including information on previous employment
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• A full list of publications stating the scientific publications on which the applicant wishes to rely
• Copy of diplomas, (MSc and PhD) - Danish or English. The PhD degree must be obtained before the start of the position.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.
Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

Assessment
Shortlisting may be used. Shortlisted applicants will be assessed by an assessment committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the Faculty of Science administration. As part of the overall assessment, the applicant may be called for interview.

Letters of recommendation should be submitted directly to [email protected] mentioning your name and the title of the position in the subject line. Please note that these need to reach us before the deadline. We are not permitted to directly contact your academic references under any circumstances, so please ensure their letters have reached us by the deadline.

To qualify you must have passed a PhD or equivalent. Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply now". Attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply.

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Placering: Odense, Denmark