Opportunities

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The group is opening new PhD position(s) in theoretical physics, funded through an Odysseus grant by the Flemish Research Foundation (FWO).

 

The proposed research projects broadly concern novel theoretical and computational approaches to non-equilibrium quantum many-body dynamics and strongly correlated matter; thermalization and non-thermal states of matter; interactive quantum dynamics; quantum simulation.

 

Motivated candidates are encouraged to get in touch by email, attaching their CV and a brief description of their interests/expertise, and to arrange for one or two recommendation letters by senior researchers to be sent to the same email address. Applications received by 5th May 2025 will be given priority. 

 

The starting date is flexible. The standard duration of the contract is 4 years. Employment conditions and salary scales are internationally competitive, and can be found at this link. Leuven is a charming university city with a vibrant student life, located in the Flanders region just outside Brussels, at the heart of the EU, with London, Paris, Amsterdam, Cologne, all within 2h train rides.

 

Candidates from underrepresented groups in academia are particularly encouraged to apply.