Postdoctoral Researcher in Materials Theory

About the position

Postdoctoral Researcher in Materials Theory

Institution: Uppsala universitet

Department: Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Science and Technology, Faculty of Physics, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Research Field: Physics

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Application Deadline: 26 Oct 2026 - 22:59 (UTC)

Job Status: Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No

Are you interested in working with materials theory, with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment?

Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employment and offers safe, favourable working conditions?

We welcome you to apply for a postdoc position at Uppsala University.

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing.

Our mission is to pursue top-quality research and education and to interact constructively with society.

Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces.

Uppsala University has 42,000 students, 7,000 employees and a turnover of SEK 6.7 billion.

Uppsala University invites applications for a postdoctoral position in materials theory.

The Division of materials theory offers world-class research in solid-state theory, using both numerical and analytical methods.

The research is focused on magnetism, electronic structures, topological phases, correlation phenomena, and materials for green energy.

The postdoctoral position involves working in a larger theoretical research environment focused on the development and application of methods for simulating magnetism, particularly atomistic and multiscale simulations.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading experimental and theoretical groups at Uppsala University and other Swedish universities with a research focus on functional magnetic materials.

Experience in both software development and the application of these methods is important and will be taken into account in the assessment of applicants.

Experience with development of atomistic- or multiscale simulation methods, e.g in a GPU architecture, and their applications to magnetic phenomena is meriting.

The employment is a temporary position of two years according to central collective agreement.

Full time position.

For further information about the position, please contact: Olle Eriksson +46(0) 704250777 olle.eriksson@physics.uu.se.

In this recruitment we have replaced the cover letter with questions that you are asked to answer when making your application.

https://uu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:970031/type:job/where:39/apply:1

Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4

What you’ll bring

• Experience in both software development and the application of these methods is important and will be taken into account in the assessment of applicants.
• Additional qualifications
• Experience with development of atomistic- or multiscale simulation methods, e.g in a GPU architecture, and their applications to magnetic phenomena is meriting.
• PhD degree in physics or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in physics. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Priority will be given to applicants who have completed their degree no more than three years before the deadline for applications. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.
• The successful applicant is expected to have expertise in atomistic or micromagnetic simulation methods. Experience in both software development and the application of these methods is important and will be taken into account in the assessment of applicants.
• Good communication skills in both spoken and written English.
• Research Field: Physics
• Education Level: PhD or equivalent
• Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4

At a glance

Position type

Postdoc

Institution

Uppsala University

Department

Uppsala University, Disciplinary Domain of Science and Technology, Faculty of Physics, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Research group

Not stated

Location

Uppsala, Sweden, SE

Supervisor / contact person

Not stated

Funding

Funding not stated
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme

Duration

Not stated

Expected start

Not stated

Vacancy reference

EURAXESS-467573

Research focus

Discipline

Physics

Research area

Not stated

Methods

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Software

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Dates to know

Listed on FOSS Positions

28 Sep 2026

Original advertisement date

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Application deadline

26 Oct 2026 · 22:59 UTC

Priority review date

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Last checked

28 Sep 2026

Last updated

28 Sep 2026

2026-10-26T22:59:59+00:00

How to apply

Application Deadline: 26 Oct 2026 - 22:59 (UTC)
Are you interested in working with materials theory, with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employment and offers safe, favourable working conditions? We welcome you to apply for a postdoc position at Uppsala University.
The postdoctoral position involves working in a larger theoretical research environment focused on the development and application of methods for simulating magnetism, particularly atomistic and multiscale simulations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading experimental and theoretical groups at Uppsala University and other Swedish universities with a research focus on functional magnetic materials.
The successful applicant is expected to have expertise in atomistic or micromagnetic simulation methods. Experience in both software development and the application of these methods is important and will be taken into account in the assessment of applicants.
In this recruitment we have replaced the cover letter with questions that you are asked to answer when making your application. The answers will be used as a part of the selection process.
Please submit your application by October 26, 2026, UFV-PA UFV-PA 2026/2752.
Where to apply
https://uu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:970031/type:job/where:39/apply:1
Apply now

https://uu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:970031/type:job/where:39/apply:1

Contact: olle.eriksson@physics.uu.se

Original sources

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