Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow - Theory of Superconductivity

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**DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS**
**DIVISION OF SCIENCES**

**_ Who we are_**

The University of Otago, located in the scenic Otago region, is New Zealand's oldest University and has a strong teaching and research tradition and well-established national and international linkages. Our Physics Department is top-ranked in New Zealand, and has a vibrant research program in both theoretical **_and experimental physics._**

**_ The Role_**

As a Postdoctoral Fellow within our Department, you will join Dr Philip Brydon to work on the project: Superconductors that survive ultra-high magnetic fields: Revealing the role of symmetry.

This project is funded by the Royal Society of New Zealand’s Marsden fund, and seeks to explore the physics of unconventional superconductors in nonsymmorphic lattices. In this you will work closely with PI Brydon and the AI, Prof. Daniel Agterberg (University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee). You will also assist with the development of graduate student skills and participate in MacDiarmid Institute group activities.

**_ Your Skills and Experience_**
- a Doctorate in Physics (or Doctorate nearing completion).
- research experience in theoretical condensed matter or many-body physics; experience in the theory of superconductivity and computational methods would be an advantage.
- published papers in high-quality journals.
- strong communication skills.

**_ Further Details_**

This is a full-time (1.0FTE), fixed term position for three years. The salary for this position is $82,460 per annum.

If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity and would like to learn more about joining our team, then please contact Dr Philip Brydon via the contact details below.

**_ Application_**

Please supply a cover letter, a CV including list of publications, a statement of research interests (up to 2 pages), transcript of academic record, and the contact details of at least two references.