Fully Funded PhD in Theoretical Quantum Many-Body Physics at Aarhus University, Denmark.
Fully Funded PhD in Theoretical Quantum Many-Body Physics at Aarhus University, Denmark.
Applications are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at the Graduate School of Natural Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Physics and Astronomy programme.
The position is available from May 2026 or later.
Research area and project description:
- The overarching scope of this project concerns the theoretical exploration of quantum many-body systems as realized with ultracold atomic gases or atomically thin van der Waals materials.
- This includes magnetic and spin liquid phases, Bose-Fermi mixtures, strong photon-photon interactions, hybrid light-matter phases, as well as quantum sensing of many-body systems.
- These topics will be investigated using tools such as quantum field theory, the master equation, variational wave functions, and various numerical techniques.
- The candidate will be part of an excellent and lively research environment at Aarhus University with several theoretical and experimental groups exploring quantum physics in cold atomic and condensed matter systems.
- Direct collaborations with experimentalists are expected during the PhD project.
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Qualifications and specific competences:
- Applicants must have a recent Master’s degree or a Bachelor´s degree and one year of Master´s studies in Physics.
- The successful candidate has a solid background in theoretical physics and strong analytical and numerical skills.
- He or she must be able to work independently and, at the same time, be comfortable collaborating in teams.
Place of employment and place of work:
- The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is Ny Munkegade 120, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
- Applicants seeking further information for this project are invited to contact: Professor Georg M. Bruun, bruungmb@phys.au.dk
How to apply:
For information about application requirements and mandatory attachments, please see the Application Guide.
Please read the Application guide thoroughly before applying.
When ready to apply, go to https://phd.nat.au.dk/for-applicants/apply-here/ (Note: the online application system opens 1 December 2025).
- Choose February 2026 Call with deadline 1 February 2026 at 23:59 CET.
- You will be directed to the call and must choose the programme “Physics and Astronomy”.
- In the box named “Study”: In the dropdown menu, please choose: “Theoretical quantum many-body physics (Thqmap).”
Please note:
- The programme committee may request further information or invite the applicant to attend an interview.
