Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics


The Department of Physics at the Simon Fraser University in Vancouver  (Canada) invites applications for one postdoctoral position in theoretical condensed matter physics in Summer/Fall 2015. The successful applicant will work in collaboration with Igor Herbut. This position is a full-time one-year appointment, renewable for a second year by mutual agreement. Potential research topics include strongly correlated electrons, quantum phase transitions, Dirac systems,  and topological insulators. The applicant must have a strong background in theoretical condensed matter physics and relevant analytical and/or computational experience.


Prospective candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, publication list, and brief description of research interests by email to iherbut@sfu.ca. Applicants should also arrange for two to  three letters of reference to be submitted by either regular mail  or email to the address below.


The deadline for applications is December 15, 2014.


Dr. Igor Herbut, Professor

Department of Physics

Simon Fraser University

Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada

phone: 1 778 782 5768

http://www.sfu.ca/physics/people/profiles/iherbut.html