Postdoctoral Researcher (Computational Physics) / Tutkijatohtori (Laskennallinen Fysiikka)

Tampereen yliopisto; Pirkanmaa; On-site; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Finnish university is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join the Many-Body Theory group. The role involves conducting computational studies on quantum nuclear effects in solids as part of a well-funded project. Applicants should have a PhD in physics, mathematics, or chemistry, with essential programming skills in Python and proficiency in English. This position offers various staff benefits and a collaborative research environment.

Benefits

Occupational health care

Flexible working hours

Excellent sports facilities

Staff discounts at restaurants and cafés

Qualifications

• Internationally recognized PhD required.
• Experience in computational condensed matter physics preferred.
• Ability to work in a young research group.

Responsibilities

• Conduct computational study of quantum nuclear effects in solids.
• Collaborate within the Many-Body Theory group.

Skills

Python

Good written and spoken English skills

Education

PhD degree in physics, mathematics, or chemistry research

Job description

Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our universities community has its competitive edges in technology, health and society.

The Many-Body Theory group works in the field of many-body physics and the computational study of solid state. Using our expertise in many-body theory, we study various phenomena in solids, including the quantum nuclear effect on the electronic structure of solids and superconductivity.

Job description

The Many-Body Theory group is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work on the computational study of quantum nuclear effects in solids. The project is well-funded as part of the Theory Program of the Helsinki Institute of Physics.

We encourage all interested applicants, irrespective of their gender or background, to apply!

If you are interested in working in a young research group to establish a novel branch of solid-state research, we would be happy to receive your application and look forward to welcoming you to our open and stimulating research environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an internationally recognized PhD degree in physics, mathematics, or chemistry research, ideally in the field of computational condensed matter physics. Good written and spoken English skills are essential. Knowledge of the programming language Python is mandatory.

We offer

The Postdoctoral position will be offered from one to two years with a possibility of extension. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees. The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee’s personal performance.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care, flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities on campus and several restaurants and cafés on campus with staff discounts.

How to apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is November 7th 2025. Note that we try to process as the applications come in, so please don’t hesitate to apply.

• Curriculum Vitae
• List of publications
• References from two people
• Motivation letter

For more information, please contact:

Many-Body Theory group leader Ville Härkönen