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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 and superconductivity. 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 postdoctoral 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, or chemistry research, ideally in the field of computational condensed matter physics. If the degree has not yet been completed, applicants must complete their degree during the recruitment period. Good written and spoken English skills are essential. 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, enjoy working with colleagues (national and international), 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 beginning 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 2700 EUR/month. 

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How to apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is November 7th 2025  (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, ville.j.harkonen@tuni.fi

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Tehtävänkuvaus

Monenkappaleen Teoria -tutkimusryhmä etsii tutkijatohtoria työskentelemään laskennallisesti atomin ytimien kvanttimekaanisen luonteen vaikutusta kiteisten aineiden ominaisuuksiin. Projekti on vakaasti rahoitettu yhtenä HIP (Helsinki Institute of Physics) teoriaohjelmista. Tehtävään liittyvän tutkimuksen pääpainopiste on laskennallisessa ydinten kvanttimekaanisten ominaisuuksien vaikutuksesta kiteisten aineiden ominaisuuksiin, kuten niiden elektronirakenteeseen. Projektilla on käytössään CSC - Tieteen tietotekniikankeskuksen supertietokoneiden laskennalliset resurssit. 

Kannustamme kaikkia ehdot täyttäviä tehtävästä kiinnostuneita hakemaan, taustasta riippumatta!  

Jos olet kiinnostunut työskentelemään osana nuorta tutkimusryhmää ja tutkimusaiheistamme, otamme mielellämme vastaan hakemuksesi ja toivotamme sinut tervetulleeksi avoimeen, innostavaan tutkimusympäristöömme.

Edellytykset

Hakijalla on oltava maisterintutkinto fysiikasta, matematiikasta tai kemiasta, ideaalitapauksissa kiinteiden aineiden laskennallisesta fysiikasta. Jos tutkinto ei ole vielä valmistunut, hakijan on suoritettava tutkinto viimeistään rekrytointiprosessin aikana. Edellytämme sujuvaa puhutun ja kirjoitetun englannin kielen taitoa. Odotamme Python ohjelmistokielen hallintaa. Aiempi osaaminen ja kokemus ohjelmistokehityksestä tai laskennallisen fysiikan ohjelmistoista kuten Quantum Espressosta, luetaan eduksi. 

Hakijan tulee kyetä työskentelemään kansainvälisessä, yhteistyöhön perustuvassa tutkimusryhmässä ja auttaa kandidaattiopiskelijoiden ohjaamisessa ja opetustehtävissä.

Hakuohjeet

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