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The Many-Body Theory group works in the field of many-body physics and the computational study of solid state. Using our expertise in many-body theory, we study various phenomena in solids, including the quantum nuclear effect on the electronic structure of solids. Our computational studies are made possible by the strong research infrastructure of Tampere University and CSC – IT Center for Science. For these efforts, we are now looking for a talented doctoral researcher who is motivated to work on high-level fundamental research.
Job description
The Many-Body Theory group is looking for a doctoral researcher to work on the computational study of quantum nuclear effects in solids. The project is well-funded as part of the Theory Program of the Helsinki Institute of Physics. The focus of the project is to study quantum nuclear effects on various properties of solids by developing an in-house program package and conducting computations on realistic solids using supercomputer resources provided by CSC.
We encourage all interested applicants, irrespective of their gender or background, to apply!
If you are interested in working in a young research group to establish a novel branch of solid-state research, we would be happy to receive your application and look forward to welcoming you to our open and stimulating research environment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an internationally recognized masters degree in physics, mathematics, computer science or chemistry, ideally in the field of computational condensed matter physics with strong programming background. If the degree has not yet been completed, applicants must complete their degree during the recruitment period. Excellent written and spoken English skills are essential. Good knowledge of the programming language Python is mandatory. Expertise in program development, and experience with the Quantum ESPRESSO program package are advantageous.
The candidate should also enjoy working in an international, collaborative research group, and be willing to help supervise Bachelor’s students, as well as participate in teaching tasks.
We offer
The Doctoral Researcher position will be offered for three years and will be preferably filled in the fall of 2026 with some flexibility in the starting date. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees. The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee's personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System. A typical starting salary of Doctoral Researcher is around 3000 EUR/month.
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How to apply
Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is August 16th 2026 (23:59 EET / UTC+3). Note that we try to process as the applications come in, so please don’t hesitate to apply. Please write your application and all accompanying documents in English and attach them in PDF format.
Applications should include the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae according to TENK guidelines
- List of publications according to Academy of Finland guidelines
- References from two people
- Motivation letter, including a short introduction of the applicant, previous research work and future plans
For more information, please contact:
Many-Body Theory group leader Ville Härkönen, [email protected]
