at Nordita. Closing date: June 20, 2021.
Nordita, the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics, was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1957. It moved to Stockholm, Sweden, in 2007, where it is jointly hosted by KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Stockholm University. Research at Nordita covers a broad range of theoretical physics including astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, gravitation, cosmology and astroparticle physics, high-energy physics, and statistical physics/complex systems. The research activity of the local academic staff is supplemented by Nordita Scientific Programs, which bring together groups of leading experts to work on specific topics for extended periods. There is also ample opportunity for collaboration with faculty and research staff at local universities. Further information about Nordita can be found at www.nordita.org.
Project description
The postdoc will work on the production of gravitational waves through hydromagnetic turbulence in the early universe. The project will address a number of topics including
The successful candidate will work with Professor Axel Brandenburg at Nordita.
Qualification requirements
Researchers are appointed primarily for purposes of research and must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country
Assessment criteria
Eligible for the positions are applicants with a PhD. Familiarity with the Pencil Code (github.com/pencil-code) is required.
Terms of employment
The positions will start on October 1, 2021, or some other
date agreed upon. The positions will be either full-time, and no longer than for 18 months.
Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.
Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Axel Brandenburg, Nordita, brandenb@nordita.org.
Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackforbundet ST/Lararforbundet), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).
Application
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