[qoqms-meetings] Fwd: Postdoctoral Fellow in Theoretical Physics (New Zealand)

[Andrew Daley]

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From: Joachim Brand <J.Brand at massey.ac.nz<mailto:J.Brand at massey.ac.nz>>
Subject: Postdoctoral Fellow in Theoretical Physics (New Zealand)
Date: 14 December 2017 at 11:07:33 GMT
To: Joachim Brand <J.Brand at massey.ac.nz<mailto:J.Brand at massey.ac.nz>>

Dear Colleague,

Please help me disseminate information about an opening for a postdoctoral fellowship in 2018 to suitable candidates. The application deadline is 20 January 2018. Your cooperation is much appreciated.

Postdoctoral Fellow in Theoretical Physics (A395-17MA)


Based at the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Study at Massey University’s Auckland campus, this position of Postdoctoral Fellow will interact closely with ultra-cold atom theory and experimental groups at the University of Otago, Victoria University of Wellington and Auckland University. The scientific environment is further distinguished by an active community of cold-atom and quantum optics researchers in Australasia.

As a Postdoctoral Fellow in theoretical physics of quantum gases, you will work on fundamental aspects of quantum many-body dynamics through the project “Topological excitations and gauge theories”. A major goal of the project is to understand the dynamics of vortices and solitons in quantum gases under the influence of artificial spin-orbit coupling and in particular in the context of topological superfluid phases where solitons and vortices host Majorana quasiparticle excitations. You will approach the problem with a combination of analytical and numerical tools of theoretical physics.

This position is funded by the Dodd-Walls Centre for Photonics and Quantum Technology, a national Centre of Research Excellence, and as a successful applicant, you will enjoy access to the facilities and programs of the Centre.. This position is one of several available in the Dodd-Walls Centre and PhD scholarships are available as well. See details at http://doddwalls.ac.nz<http://doddwalls.ac.nz/>.

You should have a PhD in theoretical physics and publications in high-quality journals. Previous experience with theory of ultra-cold atomic gases, quantum many-body theory, nonlinear dynamics, stochastic field simulations, computational methods (QMC, quantum dynamics), or integrable systems will be a plus. However, we may also consider applicants with a different background.

Applications must include a cover letter, full CV, and the names of at least three references. Enquiries about this position should be addressed to the project leader Professor Joachim Brand j.brand at massey.ac.nz<mailto:j.brand at massey.ac.nz>

Applications should be made before 20 January 2017 through Massey University's web portal, where further information is available:

http://massey-careers.massey.ac.nz/10063/postdoctoral-fellow-in-theoretical-physics

The starting date for the position (fixed term contract for 2 years) is March 2017 or later.

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Dr. Joachim Brand
Professor of Theoretical Physics

New Zealand Institute for Advanced Study,
Centre for Theoretical Chemistry and Physics, and
Dodd Walls Centre for Photonics and Quantum Technology,
Massey University Auckland                  NEW ZEALAND
Phone: +64 9 213 6621<tel:%22+6492136621%22>            FAX: +64 9 443 9779
J.Brand at massey.ac.nz<mailto:J.Brand at massey.ac.nz>          http://ctcp.massey.ac.nz/