Postdoc Position in Quantum Many-Body Scars

The Department of Physics and Astronomy, Aarhus University, invites applications for a 27-months position offering applicants an exciting opportunity to join a new research project on quantum many-body scars.

This is a 27-months position starting on January 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The successful applicant will join our efforts to explore new types of nonthermal physics in strongly-correlated quantum systems. Such systems can display highly complex and unusual dynamics, and the successful applicant will contribute to a new research project on the dynamics of quantum many-body scars. The research will involve the construction of quantum models and running simulations on our computer cluster. The successful applicant will also contribute to disseminating the results at conferences and meetings.

• You must have obtained a PhD degree in physics or a closely related field before the starting date of the position.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English are required.
• You are expected to have a solid background in quantum physics and experience with quantum many-body scars is an advantage.
• Experience within numerical methods for quantum many-body systems is required.
• Personal and collaborative skills are also important.

Our research group tackles exciting and challenging research questions within theoretical, strongly-correlated, quantum many-body physics using mainly numerical tools. We emphasize a positive work environment with open discussions, diversity, and teamwork. Our research has connections to both condensed matter and quantum optics. For more detailed information see our group homepage: https://phys.au.dk/forskning/forskningsomraader/atomar-molekylaer-og-optisk-fysik/anne-e-b-nielsen/

The position is funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

• Being part of an international, ambitious, and collaborative research group.
• A workplace characterized by professionalism and equality.
• A research climate encouraging open and critical discussions.
• A work environment with close working relationships, networking, and social activities.

The place of work is Ny Munkegade 120, 8000 Aarhus C, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.

For further information, please contact: Associate Professor, Anne E. B. Nielsen, +45 93522887, annebn@phys.au.dk.

Applications must be received no later than September 17, 2026.

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self.

Natural Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions at basic salary steps 4-8.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

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Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.

At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website, you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.