Postdoctoral Students in Physics (University of Gothenburg)

University: University of Gothenburg, Department of Physics Reference Number: PAR 2026/37 Position Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (4 years) Start Date: 1 August 2026 (or by agreement) Application Deadline: 1 March 2026 University Overview 58,000 students and 6,800 employees Main campus in Gothenburg, co-located with Chalmers University of Technology Department of Physics has ~120 staff and research groups in Atomic & Molecular Physics, Condensed Matter & Spintronics, and Complex Systems & Biophysics Part of the Gothenburg Physics Centre, fostering national and international collaborations Project Overview / Duties PhD in condensed matter theory and statistical physics, joining the research group of Johannes Hofmann Focus on hydrodynamic transport in electron and electron-phonon systems Apply kinetic theory, both numerically and analytically, to study charge and heat transport Doctoral studies: 4 years full-time leading to a PhD Up to 20% departmental duties (teaching, research, administration) allowed Eligibility Requirements General Eligibility: Completed second-cycle (Master’s) degree, or equivalent knowledge (≥240 credits with ≥60 at second-cycle level) Command of spoken and written English (TOEFL iBT ≥79 or equivalent) Specific Eligibility: Master’s in natural sciences or equivalent (physics, theoretical physics, condensed matter, statistical physics, atomic physics) Experience with analytical and numerical calculations is preferred Interest or experience in many-body physics or quantum theory is a plus Employment Terms Fixed-term, 4-year full-time employment Department applies local agreement on salaries for doctoral students Physical presence in Gothenburg required International applicants need a valid residence permit for studies in Sweden Application Procedure Applications must be submitted online via University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal. Required Documents: Motivation letter (max 2 pages) Curriculum Vitae (CV) Bachelor’s and Master’s thesis (if available) Copies/transcripts of exam certificates Contact details for at least two referees Deadline: 1 March 2026 Contact Information Dr. Johannes Benedict Hofmann – Senior Lecturer Email: johannes.hofmann@physics.gu.se Webpage: Department of Physics Additional Info for International Applicants Welcome to Gothenburg Services Living in Gothenburg If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Physicaloxy

University: University of Gothenburg, Department of Physics
Reference Number: PAR 2026/37
Position Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (4 years)
Start Date: 1 August 2026 (or by agreement)
Application Deadline: 1 March 2026

University Overview

58,000 students and 6,800 employees
Main campus in Gothenburg, co-located with Chalmers University of Technology
Department of Physics has ~120 staff and research groups in Atomic & Molecular Physics, Condensed Matter & Spintronics, and Complex Systems & Biophysics
Part of the Gothenburg Physics Centre, fostering national and international collaborations

Project Overview / Duties

PhD in condensed matter theory and statistical physics, joining the research group of Johannes Hofmann
Focus on hydrodynamic transport in electron and electron-phonon systems
Apply kinetic theory, both numerically and analytically, to study charge and heat transport
Doctoral studies: 4 years full-time leading to a PhD
Up to 20% departmental duties (teaching, research, administration) allowed

Eligibility Requirements

General Eligibility:

Completed second-cycle (Master’s) degree, or equivalent knowledge (≥240 credits with ≥60 at second-cycle level)
Command of spoken and written English (TOEFL iBT ≥79 or equivalent)

Specific Eligibility:

Master’s in natural sciences or equivalent (physics, theoretical physics, condensed matter, statistical physics, atomic physics)
Experience with analytical and numerical calculations is preferred
Interest or experience in many-body physics or quantum theory is a plus