About the position
We are looking for a postdoctoral candidate with expertise in theoretical quantum condensed matter to work on challenges related to superconducting spintronics. The position is funded by the Norwegian Research Council under the project “Flexible Superconducting Spintronics: Geometric control of low-dissipation, long-distance information processing (SuperFlex)”.
The project leader will be Dr. Sol H. Jacobsen, and the position reports to the head of the Department of Physics. Recent research activities can be found at the group website: sites.google.com/view/soljacobsen/home . Focus areas for the group are determining geometric effects on superconducting transport, and the fundamentals of light-matter cavity coupling.
The position will start in autumn/winter 2025, with some flexibility for negotiation with the candidate. The position has a duration of three years, with the possibility of extending up to one additional year to accommodate a research visit to an international collaborator, teaching duties at the Department of Physics, or the completion of Norwegian language and educational competence courses if required.
The candidate will join and become part of an internationally leading research environment in quantum condensed matter theory and experiments, embedded in the QuSpin section of the Department of Physics, which hosts a Center of Excellence in Quantum Spintronics.
Questions about the position should be directed to the group leader, Dr. Sol Jacobsen, email: sol.jacobsen@ntnu.no
Main duties and responsibilities
The candidate will work with group members to develop theoretical frameworks for spin and charge transport in superconducting structures, and/or develop cavity-coupled systems. The candidate is expected to publish their work in international peer-reviewed journals.
Required selection criteria
- A postdoctoral research fellowship is a qualification position in which the main objective is qualification for work in academic positions. Completion of a Norwegian doctoral degree in theoretical quantum condensed matter, quantum physics, quantum information or nanotechnology, or a corresponding international doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to such a Norwegian doctoral degree, is required.
- The candidate must also have excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
PLEASE NOTE: For detailed information about what the application must contain, see paragraph “About the application”.
If you do not already have educational competence that meets the requirements for a position as associate professor in Norway, NTNU will arrange for you to acquire such competence during the employment period. In such cases, you will also be assigned relevant teaching as part of the career-promoting work.
If you cannot document skills in Norwegian, Swedish or Danish at level A2 upon employment, you must complete Norwegian courses corresponding to at least 15 credits before the end of the employment period. NTNU will facilitate this.
The appointment is to be made in accordance with Regulations for the Universities and Colleges Act (university and colleges regulations) and Regulations for the degrees philosophiaedoctor (ph.d.) and philosophiaedoctor (ph.d.) in artistic development work at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)for general criteria for the position.
Preferred selection criteria
- Competence in the theory of superconductivity and/or quantum information/cavity physics will be advantageous.
- Competence in numerical modelling will be needed.
Personal characteristics
- We are seeking a candidate who is independent, takes initiative and excels in problem solving.
- The candidate should contribute to a supportive and friendly working environment, and actively participate in teamwork and collaborations.
Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.
We offer
- An exciting job with an important social mission
- Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment
- Career guidance throughout the postdoctoral program and together with you we will prepare a career plan, which contains the skills and knowledge you will acquire
- Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues
- Mentor programme as a new employee at NTNU
- Training during working hours and company sports teams
- Favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
- Employee benefits
Diversity
Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population’s collective skills. Our vision is Knowledge for a better world and our values are creative, critical, constructive and respectful. We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals.
We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education.
If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability and cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time.
Salary and conditions
As a Postdoctoral Fellow(code 1352) you are normally paid from gross NOK 594 500 per annum before tax. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
The position has a duration of three years, with the possibility of extending up to one additional year to accommodate a research visit to an international collaborator, teaching duties at the Department of Physics, or the completion of Norwegian language and educational competence courses if required.
As an employee at NTNU, it is important to keep yourself up to date with academic and organizational changes and to adapt to them.
For the necessary professional and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis.
About the application
The attachments(including a description of your scientific work) must accompany the application as these documents form the basis of the application assessment. The documents must be in English.
Please note: the application will only be assessed on the basis of the information we have by the application deadline. Therefore, make sure that your application clearly shows how your skills and experience meet the criteria described above.
The application must include:
* A cover letter outlining your research goals and how your experience complements the goals of the group
* Name and contact information of three referees
* Your CV
* Diplomas and Certificates
* A publication list including non-self citation rates.
* A 1-page document summarizing your three most significant publications
If all or parts of your education has been taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education. Description of the documentation required can be found here. If you already have a statement from Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir), please attach this as well.
Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief description of your participation.
If you have had leave or another break in your career, it is important that this is stated in your application so that the selection committee can take this into account and that the amount of your research may be reduced as a result.
In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal qualities. Motivation, ambitions and potential for research will also be emphasized in the assessment of the candidates.
NTNU recognizes a wide range of academic contributions and is committed to follow evaluation criteria for research quality according toThe San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment DORA and the obligations in CoARA(responsible assessment of research and recognition of a greater breadth of academic contributions in accordance with NTNU’s social mission).
General information
A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you wish to be exempt from entry on the public list of applicants, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation. You will be notified if the exemption is not granted.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact researcher Sol H. Jacobsen , email: sol.jacobsen@ntnu.no . If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Magnus Gautvik , email: magnus.gautvik@ntnu.no .
The appointment is carried out in accordance with the principles of the State Employees Act, and Export control(legislation that regulates the export of knowledge, technology and services). Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, are considered to bein conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to be employed.
If you find this position interesting, and in accordance with your qualifications, please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates attached. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Upon request, you must be able to obtain certified copies of your documentation.
Application deadline: 09.03.2025
