University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada

PhD and Postdoc positions in Theoretical Quantum/Condensed Matter Physics

Two PhD positions and a postdoc position (for up to 2 years) are available.

We are looking for outstanding students and Postdocs interested in theoretical physics and its applications to condensed matter and quantum optics. A particular focus of our research is on non-equilibrium dynamics in low-dimensional quantum systems, disorder and localization, as well as topological order. Methods used in our group include analytical approaches such as field theoretical methods and Bethe ansatz as well as numerical approaches such as MPS/DMRG studies or neural networks. For the Postdoctoral position a specialization on one of these techniques will be a plus.

We offer a collaborative environment with the possibility to obtain a joint PhD (Cotutelle) from the University of Manitoba and the University of Wuppertal (Germany). In particular, the positions can be associated with the Research Unit “Correlations in Integrable Quantum Many-Body Systems” (see http://for2316.uni-wuppertal.de for details). This research unit studies low-dimensional quantum many-body systems including models for spin chain materials, quantum wires, and cold atomic gases. The unit will organize regular international conferences and student workshops and provide travel money to participate in these events.

The review of applications will start immediately and continue until the candidates have been selected. Your application should include a curriculum vitae, a short statement about your research interests, publications (including Bachelor, Master, or PhD theses if available), copies of your official transcripts, as well as the contact information for two references. If you have taken the GRE Physics test, then this would be a plus and the results of this test should be included in the application as well.

Further information about the research activities of the group can be found at http://drop.physics.umanitoba.ca/~jsirker/. Please submit your application via email to jesko.sirker@umanitoba.ca.

I am accepting undergraduate research students. Please contact me if you are interested to do your Honours Thesis Research via the courses PHYS4676, PHYS4678 in my group.

I am accepting summer research students. Please contact me if you are interested.

Positions for graduate students are available. A knowledge of quantum mechanics and solid state theory is required, a knowledge of the foundations of many-body theory desirable. If you are interested please contact me directly. An overview of the recent research activities in my group is available here. I expect that your application includes a document outlining your specific motivation to do research in my group and explaining in which way your previous studies have prepared you for this task.

For foreign students also a language proficiency test (see Faculty of Graduate Studies) is required. It is also highly recommended that you take the GRE physics test and submit the score with your application.

There are a number of funding opportunities available:

• The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) offers a number of Postgraduate Programs
• NSERC also offers a number of programs for foreign nationals
• The national research network Mitacs offers funding for industrial-academic projects
• Students with a minimum GPA of 3.75 (above B+) at a recognized university based on a Bachelor, Masters, Graduate Diploma or a Doctoral degree might be eligible for a University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship
• German citizens or foreign nationals who have studied in Germany are eligible to apply for various DAAD scholarships

PhD position within the Research Unit FOR 2316 with participating researchers from the Bergische Universität Wuppertal (Germany), the Leibniz University Hannover (Germany), and the University of Manitoba (Canada) are available. Outstanding students with an interest in mathematical physics or in computer simulations of strongly correlated quantum systems are invited to apply. A co-supervision of students by researchers from different research institutions is envisaged.

• Top-tier Postdoctoral candidates, both Canadian and foreign, can apply for Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
• Canadian citizens or permanent residents can apply for NSERC Postdoctoral fellowships
• German citizens or foreign nationals who have studied in Germany are eligible to apply for a DFG research fellowship
• German citizens or foreign nationals who have studied in Germany are eligible to apply for a DAAD Research fellowship
• NSERC also offers a number of programs for foreign nationals
• There are many more funding programs available which might allow you to continue your scientific career as a Postdoctoral Researcher in my group.