A PhD student position in theoretical physics

A PhD student position in theoretical physics We are looking for a PhD student to work in theoretical physics in the Department of Physics at Umeå University.The position is a full-time position extending for four years.Opportunities for part-time teaching may be offered.The position is planned to be filled before autumn 2007.The student is expected to do analytical and numerical studies of the many-body physics of ultracold atomic gases.Specifically, research interests include dynamics of Bose-Einstein condensates, optical lattices and quantum phase transitions, currently focusing on problems such as vortex dynamics and supersolidity.The theoretical research on cold atoms in Umeå is carried out in close exchange with the experimental laser cooling group and in collaboration with several international research groups.The choice of particular research project and method will depend on the student's interest and ability, as well as the current developments in this rapidly evolving field of physics.Prerequisites include 120 points (180 ECTS-credits) higher education studies, of which 60 points (90 ECTS-credits) in physics.Applications should include description of past research accomplishments, curriculum vitae, and names of references, all in 3 copies.Applications will be discarded or, if the applicant so wishes, returned two years after the position has been filled.Your complete application, marked with reference number 313-1541-07, should be sent to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive May 15, 2007 at the latest.Välkommen med din ansökan!