Postdoctoral Students in Physics

University of Gothenburg

University: University of Gothenburg, Department of Physics

Reference Number: PAR 2026/37

Position Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (4 years)

Start Date: 1 August 2026 (or by agreement)

Application Deadline: 1 March 2026

University Overview

• 58,000 students and 6,800 employees
• Main campus in Gothenburg, co-located with Chalmers University of Technology
• Department of Physics has ~120 staff and research groups in Atomic & Molecular Physics, Condensed Matter & Spintronics, and Complex Systems & Biophysics
• Part of the Gothenburg Physics Centre, fostering national and international collaborations

Project Overview / Duties

• PhD in condensed matter theory and statistical physics, joining the research group of Johannes Hofmann
• Focus on hydrodynamic transport in electron and electron-phonon systems
• Apply kinetic theory, both numerically and analytically, to study charge and heat transport
• Doctoral studies: 4 years full-time leading to a PhD
• Up to 20% departmental duties (teaching, research, administration) allowed

Eligibility Requirements

General Eligibility:

• Completed second-cycle (Master’s) degree, or equivalent knowledge (≥240 credits with ≥60 at second-cycle level)
• Command of spoken and written English (TOEFL iBT ≥79 or equivalent)

Specific Eligibility:

• Master’s in natural sciences or equivalent (physics, theoretical physics, condensed matter, statistical physics, atomic physics)
• Experience with analytical and numerical calculations is preferred
• Interest or experience in many-body physics or quantum theory is a plus

Employment Terms

• Fixed-term, 4-year full-time employment
• Department applies local agreement on salaries for doctoral students
• Physical presence in Gothenburg required
• International applicants need a valid residence permit for studies in Sweden

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted online via University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal.

Required Documents:

1. Motivation letter (max 2 pages)
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Bachelor’s and Master’s thesis (if available)
4. Copies/transcripts of exam certificates
5. Contact details for at least two referees

Deadline: 1 March 2026

Contact Information

Dr. Johannes Benedict Hofmann – Senior Lecturer

Email: johannes.hofmann@physics.gu.se

Webpage: Department of Physics

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