Norges Teknisk-naturvitenskapelige Universitet Ntnu

Trondheim

<h2>This is NTNU</h2><p>NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim.</p><p>At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.</p><p>You will find more information about working at NTNU and the application process <a href="https://www.ntnu.edu/vacancies/" rel="nofollow">here.</a></p><p>   </p>Video: <a href="https://youtu.be/Xt-yHCN5QS0" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/Xt-yHCN5QS0</a><h2>About the position</h2><p>A PhD position is available in the Linder research group which is part of the Center of Quantum Spintronics at the Department of Physics, NTNU in Trondheim, Norway. The candidates will join and become part of an international research environment in quantum condensed matter theory and experiments.</p><p>The PhD position is in the field of quantum condensed matter physics and has a duration of three years.</p><p>Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department.</p><br /><h2>Duties of the position</h2><p>The candidate will develop models to understand non-equilibrium transport of orbital angular momentum in superconducting hybrid structures. This is part of an effort to determine the merits of superconducting orbitronics. Such models can assist in developing new concepts in quantum transport where the key component is the orbital angular momentum of electrons rather than their charge or spin. The system will be driven out of equilibrium via electric manipulation of the orbital degree of freedom through current or voltage, magnetic field manipulation, or by inducing a temperature-gradient across the system. These results will demonstrate the extent to which orbital-dependent quantum effects in superconductors can be used to control the superconducting transition temperature and generate conversion between thermal, electric, and angular momentum signals.</p><br /><h2>Required selection criteria</h2><p> </p><ul><li>The applicant for the PhD position must have an MSc (or equivalent) in theoretical physics or nanotechnology or a closely related field. We require a solid background in condensed matter theory or related theoretical areas in physics or nanotechnology. We will not consider candidates with a PhD degree for the PhD positions or candidates with an experimental physics master thesis.</li><li>You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and have an average grade from your Master&#39;s degree study, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared to <a href="https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Grading&#43;scale" rel="nofollow">NTNU&#39;s grading scale</a>. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation. If you have a weaker grade background, you maybe considered if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education.</li><li>Your education must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree programme, where 120 credits are obtained at master&#39;s level </li><li>You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty&#39;s <a href="https://www.ntnu.edu/nv/phd/admission" rel="nofollow">Doctoral Programme</a>.</li><li>The position requires spoken and written fluency in the English language. Such evidence might be represented by the results of standard tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE). The candidate&#96;s language skills might also be assessed in a personal interview.</li></ul><p>PLEASE NOTE: For detailed information about what the application must contain, see paragraph “About the application”.</p><p>The appointment is to be made in accordance with <a href="https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/NTNUs&#43;guidelines&#43;for&#43;recruitment&#43;positions&#43;" rel="nofollow">NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions</a> and <a href="https://lovdata.no/dokument/SFE/forskrift/2018-12-05-1878" rel="nofollow">Regulations for the degrees philosophiae doctor (ph.d.) and philosophiae doctor (ph.d.) in artistic development work at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)</a>for general criteria for the position.</p><br /><h2>Preferred selection criteria</h2><ul><li>It is an advantage if the candidate can document a background that is particularly relevant for ongoing research projects in the <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/lindergroup" rel="nofollow">Linder research group.</a></li></ul><br /><h2>Personal characteristics</h2><p>Personal suitability for the position with traits like hardworking, collaborative, ambitious, sociable, strongly motivated, resilient, and with excellent communication skills. The successful candidate demonstrates a structured, goal-oriented approach, a willingness to work under pressure, and is a positive individual with integrity and solid work ethics. </p><br /><h2>We offer</h2><p> </p><ul><li>An exciting job with an important <a href="https://www.ntnu.edu/vision-values-social-mission-key-challenges-and-main-objectives" rel="nofollow">mission</a> in society</li><li>Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment</li><li>Career guidance and <a href="https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Follow-up&#43;during&#43;the&#43;PhD&#43;period" rel="nofollow">follow-up during the PhD period</a></li><li>Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues</li><li>Favorable terms as a member of the <a href="https://www.spk.no/en/membership-in-spk/" rel="nofollow">Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK)</a></li></ul><p>As a PhD Candidate at NTNU, you will have access to <a href="https://www.ntnu.edu/positions/employee-benefits" rel="nofollow">employee benefits</a>.</p><br /><h2>Diversity</h2><p>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&#39;s collective skills. Our vision is <a href="https://www.ntnu.edu/strategy-2018-2025" rel="nofollow">Knowledge for a better world</a> and <a href="https://www.ntnu.edu/vision-values-social-mission-key-challenges-and-main-objectives#values" rel="nofollow">our values ​​are creative, critical, constructive and respectful</a>. We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals. </p><p>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. </p><p>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.</p><br /><h2>Salary and conditions</h2><p>In the position of PhD Candidate, code 1017, your gross salary will normally be NOK 550 800,-per annum. A 2% statutory contribution to the State Pension Fund is deducted from the salary. </p><p>The employment period is 3 years.</p><p>For employment as a PhD Candidate, it is a prerequisite that you gain admission to the PhD programme in <a href="https://www.ntnu.edu/studies/phfy" rel="nofollow">physics</a> within three months of your employment contract start date, and that you participate in an organized doctoral programme through out the period of employment.</p><p>As an employee at NTNU, it is important that you keep yourself up to date with academic and organizational changes and adapt to them.</p><p>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.</p><p>The appointment is carried out in accordance with the principles of the <a href="https://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2017-06-16-67" rel="nofollow">State Employees Act</a>, and <a href="https://www.regjeringen.no/en/topics/foreign-affairs/export-control/id754301/" rel="nofollow">Export control</a> (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.</p><br /><h2>About the application</h2><p>The attachments must accompany the application as these documents form the basis of the application assessment.The application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for the assessment must be in English.</p><p>Please note: the application will only be assessed on the basis of the information we have received by the application deadline. Therefore, make sure that your application clearly shows how your skills and experience meet the criteria described above. The application and all attachments must be sent electronically via Jobbnorge.no. If you are invited to an interview, you must bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas upon request.</p><p>The application must include:</p><ul><li>CV, certificates and diplomas. If you have not completed the master&#39;s degree, you must submit a confirmation that the master&#39;s thesis has been submitted. </li><li>Name and address of three referees, including recommendation letters if possible. </li><li>If you have publications or other relevant research work.</li></ul><p><br />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, both Bachelor&#39;s and Master&#39;s education, in addition to other higher education. If your institution uses “diploma supplement” (normal for most European institutions), you must attach this. A description of the documentation required can also be found <a href="https://www.ntnu.no/stillinger/dokumentasjon-av-utenlandsk-utdanning" rel="nofollow">here</a>. If you already have a statement from <a href="https://hkdir.no/en" rel="nofollow">Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir)</a>, please attach this as well.</p><p>Joint work will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint work, you must attach a brief description of your participation.</p><p>When assessing the best qualified, we emphasize necessary qualifications such as education, experience and personal suitability. Motivation for the position, ambitions, and potential for research will also count when assessing the candidates.<br /><br />NTNU recognizes a wide range of academic contributions and has committed itself to <a href="http://www.ascb.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sfdora.pdf" rel="nofollow">The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment</a> and <a href="https://coara.eu/" rel="nofollow">CoARA</a> (responsible assessment of research and recognition of a greater breadth of academic contributions in accordance with NTNU&#39;s social mission).</p><br /><h2>General information</h2><p>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 applicant list, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with <a href="https://lovdata.no/lov/2006-05-19-16/%C2%A725" rel="nofollow">current legislation</a>. You will be notified if the exemption is not granted.</p><p>If you think this position looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, you are welcome to apply.</p><p>If you have any questions about the position, please contact Jacob Linder, e-mail: jacob.linder&#64;ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Magnus Gautvik, e-mail: Magnus.Gautvik&#64;ntnu.no</p><p><strong>Application deadline: November 21st, 2025.</strong></p><p>For practical information about <a href="https://www.ntnu.edu/nirs" rel="nofollow">working at NTNU, please visit this webpage. </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.trondheim.kommune.no/english/" rel="nofollow"><strong>The city of Trondheim</strong></a> is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. <a href="https://workintrondheim.no/" rel="nofollow">Trondheim is the tech capital of Norway</a> with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality. </p><br />

PhD position in theoretical physics