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A full-time postdoctoral position (36 months) in the ERC Consolidator project: „Quantum Complexity from Quantum Field Theories to Quantum Gravity”.

The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers
5 Feb 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
University of Warsaw
Department
Faculty of Physics Institute of Theoretical Physics
Research Field
Physics » Relativity
Physics » Mathematical physics
Researcher Profile
Established Researcher (R3)
Country
Poland
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
40
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
H2020 / ERC
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

COMPETITION OPENING DATE FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A full-time postdoctoral position (36 months) is available in the ERC Consolidator project: „Quantum Complexity from Quantum Field Theories to Quantum Gravity”. The project is focused on quantum complexity in quantum field theories and quantum gravity.

A successful candidate is expected to conduct research on quantum complexity in quantum field theories, including time-dependent and open systems, thermalisation and quantum scars and Krylov basis approaches to complexity.

All inquiries regarding this position should be sent to Pawel Caputa (pawel.caputa [at] fuw.edu.pl).

The candidates have to conform to the conditions stated in art. 113 of Higher Education Law dated 20.07.2018 (Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland 2023, item 742 with subsequent amendments).

Requirements

Research Field
Physics » Mathematical physics
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

The candidate should hold the PhD degree in Theoretical Physics or related field, preferably not longer than 7 years. The experience with strong record of publications and international experience in one of the following topics is required: Quantum Information in Quantum Many-body and Quantum Field Theories, Quantum Complexity, The AdS/CFT Correspondence, Quantum Gravity.

Specific Requirements

The candidate should provide the following documents:

 

  1. Application for the position - the pdf-format with a scanned signature.
  2. Information on the processing of personal data - information clause and consent clause - attachment to the announcement (available on the website https://bsp.adm.uw.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2021/01/Klauzula-informacyjna-przy-rekrutacji-do-pracy_11_2019_EN.docx  -  the pdf-format with a scanned signature.
  3. Statement on reading and accepting the rules for job applications for a position of an academic teacher at the University of Warsaw (available on the website https://www.fuw.edu.pl/dokumenty-i-formularze.html ) -  the pdf-format with a scanned signature.
  4. CV including the list of publications.
  5. Research statement.
  6. A PhD diploma (a formal confirmation of PhD degree or expected date of graduation).
  7. 3 letters of recommendation (sent directly to pawel.caputa [at] fuw.edu.pl).

The documents should be sent by e-mail to pawel.caputa [at] fuw.edu.pl by the deadline 08.03.2024

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent
Research Field
Physics » Mathematical physicsPhysics » Quantum mechanicsPhysics » Relativity
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4
Research Field
Physics » Mathematical physicsPhysics » Quantum mechanicsPhysics » Relativity
Years of Research Experience
4 - 10

Additional Information

Selection process

The entire procedure will be concluded before 22.03.2024. The candidate might be asked for an (online) interview with the commission appointed by the Dean of the Faculty. All candidates will be informed individually (by e-mail) about the results of their application. This announcement is the first step in the procedure of employing an academic teacher and its positive result will be a base for consecutive steps.

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
University of Warsaw, Faculty of Physics
Country
Poland
State/Province
mazowieckie
City
Warsaw
Postal Code
02-093
Street
Pasteura 5
Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail
pawel.caputa@fuw.edu.pl

Contact

State/Province
mazowieckie
City
Warsaw
Website
Street
Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28
Postal Code
00-927