Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Condensed Matter Theory

VACANCY
The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for fundamental research using neutrons. The ILL operates the brightest neutron source in the world, reliably delivering intense neutron beams to 40 unique scientific instruments. The Institute welcomes over 2000 visits of scientists per year to carry out world-class research in solid-state physics, crystallography, soft matter, biology, chemistry and fundamental physics. Funded primarily by its three founder members: France, Germany and the United Kingdom, the ILL has also signed scientific collaboration agreements with 10 other countries.


Our theory group currently has a vacancy:
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Condensed Matter Theory

Duties:
The theory group of Institut Laue Langevin in Grenoble is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position (3 years, subject to review after 18 months) in the field of condensed matter theory. Of particular interest for this position are projects involving strongly fluctuating or exotic phases of quantum magnets, but proposals in all fields of condensed matter will be considered.

The successful candidate is expected to carry out a research program with at least conceptual relevance to experimental activities in the field of neutron scattering.

Qualifications and experience:
- A Ph.D. in physics or a related field is required.
- Strong background in theoretical condensed matter and statistical physics.
- An interest in interacting with experimentalists is appreciated.
- A short prior period of postdoctoral experience would be an advantage.

Language skills:
As an international research centre, we are particularly keen to ensure that we also attract applicants from outside France. You must have a sound knowledge of English and will be willing to learn French (a language course will be paid for by the ILL). Knowledge of German would be an advantage.

Notes:
Post-Doctoral contract of 18 months, renewable for a further 18-month period. Only candidates holding a PhD obtained less than 2 years ago are eligible for post-doctoral positions.
This post is located in Grenoble, France and can be subject to administrative screening.
Starting date is flexible (ideally September 2020).

Further information can be obtained by contacting Dr. Timothy Ziman, tel.: +33(0)4.76.20.71.46, e-mail: ziman@ill.fr (please do not send your application to this address).

Benefits:
Generous company benefits (expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered (for more information, please consult our employment conditions).

How to apply:
Please submit your application on line with a list of publications, a two pages research statement and the names of 3 references, including one from your present work place, no later than 28.06.2020, via our website: www.ill.eu/careers (vacancy reference: 20/27).


We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity; we therefore encourage anyone with relevant
qualifications to apply.