Postdoc in theoretical condensed matter theory

Niels Bohr Institute
Faculty of Science

University of Copenhagen



The Niels Bohr Institute, Faculty of Science at University of Copenhagen is offering a two-year post doc position in condensed matter theory commencing February 1st 2025 and no later than March 1st 2025. The post doc is expected to work on timely research topics of magnetism and superconductivity in close collaboration with the research group of Prof. Brian M. Andersen.

Description of the scientific environment

The project will be funded by a grant from the VILLUM FOUNDATION through a The Villum Experiment Programme. The post doc project will be centered on theoretical studies of altermagnets, odd-parity magnetism, and their interplay with unconventional superconductivity. The position is embedded in the larger condensed matter theory group at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen. Significant collaboration is expected to take place with local people at NBI, including e.g K. Flensberg, P. Hedegård, K. Lefmann, J. Paaske,, and international collaborators, and experimental condensed matter physics groups.

Current research groups at NBI in the field include the condensed matter theory group (cmt.nbi.ku.dk), x-ray and neutron sciences (nbi.ku.dk/english/research/condensed-matter-physics/xns/), and the Center for Quantum Devices (qdev.dk). Other divisions at the Institute include quantum optics, astrophysics, biophysics, geophysics, and particle physics.

The post doc’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication. There are no formal obligations to teach. The post may also include performance of other duties.

Further information on the Department is linked https://nbi.ku.dk. Inquiries about the position can be made to the Head of institute Prof. Joachim Matthiesen, [email protected]



The position is open from 1. February 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position is time-limited to a period of 2 years.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (PhD degree or equivalent)
• Brief research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 24 November 2024 23:59 GMT +2

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.