Postdoc of Condensed Matter Physics

Niels Bohr International Academy
Faculty of Science

University of Copenhagen



We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to be a part of part of the Villum Foundation project “Complex dynamics of non-stationary quantum matter” led by Dr. Berislav Buca.

This group is hosted at the Niels Bohr International Academy (Niels Bohr Institute) at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

The candidate should be an expert in non-equilibrium quantum many-body physics, ideally with experience in dynamical symmetries, random matrix theory, localization, and tensor network methods and simulations.

The postdoc’s duties will include research within condensed matter physics as well as teaching. The post may also include performance of other duties.

Further information on the Department is linked at http://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Dr. Berislav Buca at [email protected]



The position is open in the fall of 2024. The duration of employment is 2 years with possibility of extension.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 31 May 2024

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.