PhD & Postdoctoral Positions, Norwegian University of Science & Technology, Norway (2018)

Several PhD positions and postdoctoral/researcher positions are available at the Center of Excellence QuSpin (Center for Quantum Spintronics) which is part of the Department of Physics, NTNU. QuSpin carries out research in theoretical as well as experimental fields, and often across conventional boundaries between subfields. Presently, there are theoretical and experimental positions available. The candidates will join and become part of an excellent research environment in quantum condensed matter theory and experiments.

The PhD positions have a duration of three years with the possibility of up to 1-year extension with 25% teaching duties in agreement with the department. The duration of the postdoc/researcher positions is nominally 2 years, but other arrangements can become possible.

Qualifications
The applicant for the PhD positions must have an MSc (or equivalent) in physics or nanotechnology or a closely related field. For the theory positions, we require a solid background in condensed matter theory or related theoretical areas in physics or nanotechnology. For the experimental positions, the requirements are similar in experimental physics. He/she has to demonstrate good basic knowledge in solid state physics and quantum physics. It is an advantage if the candidate can document a background that is particularly relevant for ongoing research projects at QuSpin. We will not consider candidates that already have a PhD degree for the PhD positions.

The applicant for the postdoctoral positions must have a PhD degree in condensed matter physics, and preference will be given to candidates with a scientifically documented background in quantum transport and/or spintronics.

The regulations for PhD programs at NTNU state that a Master degree or equivalent with at least 5 years of studies and an average grade of A or B within a scale of A-E for passing grades (A best) for the two last years of the MSc is required. Candidates from universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a Diploma Supplement or a similar document, which describes in detail the study and grade system and the rights for further studies associated with the obtained degree.

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PhD & Postdoctoral Positions, Norwegian University of Science & Technology, Norway (2018)