PhD position in computational materials science

at the Department of Physics and Materials Science. Starting date: September 2009.
The focus of this PhD project is to develop a theoretical understanding of the nature of real-space and momentum-space inhomogeneous states that appear in d- and f-electron materials with strong electronic correlations and competing orders. This project will include the application of modern computational methods based on density functional theory as well as analytical work with model Hamiltonians. Strong background in mathematics and theoretical physics is required from the candidates. Knowledge of computational methods and programming is an advantage.
The PhD position is for four years. The studies will be performed in close collaboration with Los Alamos National Lab, where the successful candidate is expected to spend a significant part of his/her time.
If you are interested, you are welcome to send your application including a statement of research interest, a CV, copies of exams, degrees and grades, a copy of your Master thesis (or a draft thereof), published articles or other relevant material (if applicable) to the address below. Letter(s) of recommendation may be included.
Uppsala University is striving to achieve a more even gender balance and women are especially encouraged to apply.
For more information, please contact: Natalia Skorodumova (tel +46-(0)18-471 5856, snv@fysik.uu.se), Jonas Fransson (+46-(0)18 471 5864 ,Jonas.Fransson@fysik.uu.se) or Olle Eriksson (tel +46-(0)18-471 3625, olle.eriksson@fysik.uu.se). Union representatives are: Anders Grundström, Saco-rådet, tel +46 18-471 5380, Carin Söderhäll, OFR-S/ST, tel +46 18-471 1996, Stefan Djurström, Seko, tel +46 18-471 3315.
The application should be sent, preferrably by e-mail to: registrator@uu.se, or by fax +46-184712000, or by mail to: Registrar’s Office, Uppsala University, Box 256, SE-751 05 UPPSALA, Sweden. In any correspondence, please use the reference number UFV-PA 2010/848. Application deadline on 5 May, 2010.