PhD in the theory of condensed matter

Project description Doctoral studies subject: Physics Egor Babaev's group at the Department of Physics at KTH has an opening for a doctoral student in the field of theoretical condensed matter physics. The group conducts a wide range of research using analytical and numerical methods ranging from effective field theory, topological systems, topological solitones and statistical mechanical descriptions of phase transitions to modern microscopic quantum multibody techniques. One of our research topics is the emerging field of new types of order: In recent years, experimental discoveries have been made that have revised semi-century old paradigms: the discovery of electron quartet condensate and topological defects that carry an arbitrary proportion of magnetic flow quantum. The discovery opened up many fundamental questions about the nature of this new state of matter and its possible applications. Other areas studied include new symmetry-breaking quantum states and topologically arranged states, unconventional phase transitions and the use of newly developed techniques such as graphmatic Monte Carlo to understand other unresolved problems. Collaboration with international theoretical and experimental research groups involved in the project is encouraged.

Tutorial: Professor Egor Babaev proposes to supervise the doctoral student. The decision is made at admission Admission requirements To be admitted to doctoral studies (chapter 7 39 § Higher Education Ordinance) the applicant must have basic eligibility: completed a degree at advanced level, or completed the course requirements of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits at advanced level, or in some other way within or outside the country acquired mainly equivalent knowledge.

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

Selection To succeed in your doctoral studies at KTH, you need to be targeted and persistent in your work. In the selection of the applicants, the ability to: independently drive their work forward, be able to collaborate with others, have a professional approach and analyse and work with complex issues is assessed.

After the eligibility requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal characteristics.

Goal degree: Doctoral degree Information about admission and employment Only those admitted to doctoral studies may be employed as a doctoral student. The total period of employment may not exceed that corresponding to full-time doctoral education for four years. An employed doctoral student can to a limited extent (maximum 20 %) perform certain tasks within e.g. education and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is valid for a maximum of one year, the employment may then be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.

As a doctoral student, you will receive KTH's employment benefits and have a monthly salary according to KTH's agreement for doctoral salaries. Read more about Doctoral Studies at KTH Royal Institute of Technology ( KTH Royal Institute of Technology).

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Application You apply via KTH's recruitment system. You as an applicant have the main responsibility for ensuring that your application is complete when it is submitted.

The application must have the following content Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of completed language requirements (see above). translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of those languages; Copies of originals shall be certified CV with relevant professional experience and knowledge.

Application letter with a brief explanation of why you want to conduct research studies, about 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 a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text

The application must reach KTH by the deadline of midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

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