Postdoctoral Researcher in Materials Theory

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.

Duties

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.

Requirements

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.

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.

About the employment

The employment is a temporary position of two years according to central collective agreement. Full time position. Starting date December 1, 2026 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.

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. 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.