Postdoctoral position in Theoretical physics

Highlights:

1. KTH is the largest technical university in Sweden. Education and research cover a broad spectrum within natural sciences and engineering, as well as architecture, industrial engineering and management, urban planning, work science and environmental engineering. There are circa 13,300 full-year undergraduate students, 1,500 postgraduate students and 3,900 employees.
2. The School of Engineering Sciences carries out a wide range of research at the international front line, from fundamental disciplines such as physics and mathematics, to engineering mechanics with applications such as aeronautics and vehicle engineering. We also offer University degree programs in Engineering Physics, Vehicle Engineering, 'Engineering and Education', and 'Open Entrance', as well as a number of International Masters Programmes.
3. A post-doctoral fellowship is available at the Division of Mathematical Physics, Department of Theoretical Physics, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden. The research interests in the group include e.g. gauge/string duality, quantum groups, strongly interacting boson and fermion systems and non-commutative geometry.
4. Preferably, the candidate is interested in gauge/string duality or Hopf algebras from a physical perspective. Hopefully, some fruitful collaboration will be possible.
5. The department is situated at the Albanova University Center together with the physics department of Stockholm University and the Nordic institute of theoretical physics, Nordita. At Nordita there is also an interest in the topic of gauge/string theory duality and integrability.

1. The position is a one-year non-tenurable position. A one year extension is possible, depending on availability of funds and a satisfactory performance.
2. The position is funded by a grant of Teresia Månsson.
3. Information about her research interests can be found at:

http://www.theophys.kth.se/~teresia/

Information about the theoretical physics department can be found at:

http://www.theophys.kth.se

Information about Nordita can be found at:

http://www.nordita.org

9. A suitable background for this position would be a PhD degree (not older than five years) in theoretical physics, within one of the following areas: string theory, field theories, quantum groups. The project will also require independent work in addition to collaborative skills and creative thinking. Good oral and written communication skills in
10. English are required.
11. To address its varied work, KTH aims to employ a diversity of talent and thus welcomes applicants who will add to the variety of the University, especially as concerns its gender structure.
12. Form of employment: Postdoctoral scholarship. Time limited (one year). Starting date: According to agreement. The postdoctoral scholarship follows the directions provided by KTH. Application deadline: 2010-06-07
13. Employers reference number: S-2010-0265
14. Applications via email to:  ankarloo@kth.se, Write reference number S-2010-0265 in the email subject!
15. Application must include the following documents in PDF format:
1. CV
2. List of publications
3. A brief research statement
4. Three letters of recommendation
5. Copy of PhD diploma
16. Contact: Dr. Teresia Månsson, Phone: +46 8 5537 8162, teresiam@kth.se Union representative Rikard Lingström, SACO Phone: +46 8 790 82 92 rlm@kth.se

 Ref: http://www.kth.se/om/work-at-kth/vacancies/postdoc-in-theoretical-physics-string-field-theory-1.58366?l=en_UK