PhD studentship in Theoretical Atomic

Physics
at the Department of Physics, Stockholm University.
Reference number SU 402-0114-10.
Deadline for applications: September 30, 2010.

Subject description
The department of Physics is located in the Albanova University center and has approximately
170 employees, 250 students at undergraduate level and 80 graduate students. There are four
research subjects within the postgraduate program: Physics, Theoretical Physics, Medical
Radiation Physics and Chemical Physics. These subjects span over several research groups with
different research activities. Application can be done within four time periods during the year,
depending on the availability of study grants. For information about the Department of Physics
and research there see http://www.physto.se/english/.
Project description
We seek candidates for a PhD studentship in Theoretical Atomic Physics. Our research falls
within the area of atomic interactions at low temperatures. In particular we work within the
following fields: formation of antihydrogen and collisions between antihydrogen and ordinary
matter, universal properties of ultracold few-atom systems, and transport of cold atoms through
so-called Brownian Motors. The PhD project will be within one of these areas, but its details will
be decided together with the PhD student. The research will require analytical skills as well as
proficiency with numerical calculations.

Requirements
To be accepted as a PhD student in Theoretical Physics one should have studied at least four
years at a University and have a BSc in Physics. These studies must include advanced courses in
physics during one year and an advanced degree project (a detailed description of one in progress
may do). We seek a candidate with analytical capacity and good skills in English.

Terms of employment
A PhD education is four years (48 months). The 4-year PhD program includes at least 3 years of
research and at most one year of course work. The position may be extended up to 1 year if up to
20% teaching assistance or administration is included in the contract. During the beginning of
the PhD education, the student receives a study grant ("utbildningsbidrag") and towards the end
of the education, the student acquires a PhD position ("doktorandanställning"). Envisioned
starting date is January 1, 2011 (negotiable).
Applications
Applications should include a letter of intent describing your motivation for applying, a CV
including information on previous education, a copy of the masters thesis (or "examensarbete"),
other documents supporting the applicants competence and suitability for the position, and
address, phone number and e-mail of two reference persons. The application can be written in
English or Swedish. Evaluations will be based on results on University courses, quality of
master's thesis (or "examensarbete"), references, interviews and the letter of intent.

For further information, please contact: Svante Jonsell jonsell@fysik.su.se

Union representatives are Bo Ekengren (SACO), Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST),

telephone +46 (0)8-16 2000 (switchboard), and Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), telephone +46 (0)70-
316 43 41 and PhD student representative do@sus.su.se.

The application should be labeled with the reference number SU 402-0114-10, and should
be received no later than September 30, 2010:
Email your application to Elisabet Oppenheimer oppen@fysik.su.se (subject SU 402-0114-10)