KTH Royal Institute of Technology is inviting applications for a postdoctoral scholarship available in the area of Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics at the Department of Theoretical Physics, School of Engineering Sciences. Candidates with a PhD and solid publication record and background in theoretical condensed matter (in particular superconductivity, magnetism), statistical mechanics, cold atoms or in other branches of physics involving vortices and topological solitons are encouraged to apply. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. The application deadline is August 25, 2014.
Study Subject(s): Scholarship is awarded at the Department of Theoretical Physics, School of Engineering Sciences, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden within the subject area of theoretical condensed matter physics. The research includes superconductivity, superfluidity of ultracold atoms, frustrated magnetism and topological solitons.
Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing postdoctoral research program at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden.
Scholarship Provider: KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Scholarship can be taken at: Sweden
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( votes)Eligibility: Candidates with a PhD and solid publication record and background in theoretical condensed matter (in particular superconductivity, magnetism), statistical mechanics, cold atoms or in other branches of physics involving vortices and topological solitons are encouraged to apply. In addition, good oral and written communication skills in English are required. The group is committed in its efforts to hire candidates who will enhance the diversity and gender balance. They strongly encourage women to apply.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Citizens of Sweden can apply for this postdoctoral scholarship.
Scholarship Description: 
A postdoctoral scholarship is announced at the Department of Theoretical Physics, School of Engineering Sciences, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden within the subject area of theoretical condensed matter physics. The research includes superconductivity, superfluidity of ultracold atoms, frustrated magnetism and topological solitons.
Number of award(s): One postdoctoral scholarship will be awarded.
Duration of award(s): Scholarship is offered for up to 2 years.
What does it cover? Remuneration will be according to KTH policy for postdoctoral scholarship.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: Application must be submitted via e-mail to rekrytering-at-sci.kth.se. Please write the KTH reference number in the e-mail subject field. The application should include the following documents in PDF format:
-CV
-List of publications
-A brief description of research interests
-Copies of PhD diploma and PhD thesis (if applicable)
-Up to four letters of recommendation or names and email addresses of people who can write a letter of recommendation on your behalf
-Any other relevant material which the applicant would like to be taken into account.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is August 25, 2014.
