PhD Candidate in Experimental Studies of Quantum Materials

Project Description PhD Subject: Applied Physics As a PhD candidate in the Quantum Materials group, you will have the opportunity to participate in our project focused on studies of 2D materials and unconventional superconductors. You will work together with other PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and scientists in the group and will also be given the opportunity to participate in other research projects within the group. The work will be conducted both locally at KTH and at national and international large-scale research facilities. Supervision: Dr. Maciej Dendzik and Prof. Oscar Tjernberg are proposed to supervise the PhD candidate. Final decision will be made upon admission. We Offer - The opportunity to pursue a PhD at KTH. - A workplace with many benefits and monthly salary according to the PhD salary scale. - The chance to work on high-temperature superconductivity, a fascinating quantum mechanical phenomenon and one of modern physics' unsolved problems. - Opportunity to learn advanced experimental techniques involving high-power lasers, ultra-high vacuum, and cryotechnology. - Participate in experiments at national and international large-scale research facilities. Admission Requirements To be admitted to doctoral studies (Chapter 7, Section 39 of the Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility: - Completed an advanced level degree, or - Completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 credits at an advanced level, or - Acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way within or outside the country. - Master's degree in physics with a focus on quantum physics, condensed matter physics, or similar, with at least 7.5 ECTS credits each in quantum mechanics, condensed matter physics, optics, and electromagnetism. - Documented experience of experimental work in at least one of the areas of optics, vacuum technology, or cryotechnology. In addition, there are additional admission requirements. Selection To succeed with your doctoral studies at KTH, you need to be goal-oriented and persistent in your work. In the selection of applicants, the ability to: - Independently drive work forward, - Collaborate with others, - Maintain a professional approach, - Analyze and work with complex issues, - Conduct experimental work with photoemission spectroscopy techniques, - Motivate yourself and others, - Contribute to the group's success, - Critically evaluate your own contributions, - Quickly acquire knowledge and learn new methods and techniques, - Take responsibility After meeting the eligibility requirements, great importance will be placed on personal qualities. Target Degree: Doctoral Degree Information on Admission and Employment Only those admitted to doctoral studies can be employed as PhD candidates. The total employment period may not exceed four years of full-time doctoral education. A employed PhD candidate can to a limited extent (maximum 20%) perform certain tasks in education and administration. A new PhD position is valid for a maximum of one year and can thereafter be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. For studies to be completed with a licentiate degree, the total employment period may not exceed two years of full-time doctoral education. Application You apply through KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are primarily responsible for ensuring your application is complete when submitted. The application deadline is at midnight, CET/CEST. The application should include: - CV with relevant professional experiences and skills. - Cover letter briefly explaining why you want to pursue doctoral studies, your academic interests, and how they relate to previous studies and future goals. (Max 2 pages) - Copies of degree certificates and transcripts from previous university studies and proof of meeting admission requirements. Translations to English or Swedish if original documents are not in these languages. - Representative publications or technical reports. We look forward to receiving your application and becoming part of KTH's innovative research environment.