Vacancies

Available positions at the Department of Fundamental Physics are listed below. Applications are made online.

PhD position in String Theory, starting in 2012 

The Mathematical Physics Group at the Department of Fundamental Physics has an opening for a PhD position in string theory, starting in 2012. The candidate's research will take place at the borderline between mathematics and physics, notably within the fascinating interplay of physics, geometry, algebra and number theory arising in string theory and supersymmetric field theory. 

Examples of research topics include BPS-state counting, wall-crossing, Donaldson-Thomas invariants, black holes, instantons, string dualities, automorphic forms, integrable systerms, hyperkähler and quaternion-Kähler geometry. 
 
The position is for a period of 4-5 years, including up to 20% teaching. The precise starting date will be decided jointly when the vacancy has been filled. 
 
At the starting time of the position, the candidate should have a Master's degree in theoretical physics or mathematics. 
 
For more information, and to apply, please see this link.
 
The application should include:
  • Letter of application outlining the candidate's background and interests
  • CV
  • Copies of lecture courses and education certificates. These documents are submitted electronically
  • In addition, the application must be accompanied by at least one letter of recommendation, to be sent directly by the author of the letter to: Daniel Persson daniel dot persson at chalmers dot se
 

Closing date for application is February 29, 2012.
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