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Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Physics in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 519905) *NEW*
Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 519905)
We now invite applications for the captioned post(s) available in Prof. Shizhong Zhang’s group.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work on a project related to p-wave Fermi and Bose gases, transport properties of quantum gases in low dimensions and dipolar quantum gas
Requirements
- A Ph.D. degree in Physics
- The ability to work independently and in a team
- Self-motivated and responsible
What We Offer
TThe appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 2 years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.
How to Apply
The University only accepts online application for the above post(s). Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. They should also arrange 3 referees to send reference letters to Professor Shizhong Zhang by e-mail (shizhong@hku.hk) directly. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until December 31, 2023, or until the post(s) is/are filled, whichever is earlier.
The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency
One/Two Post-doctoral Fellows in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 519563)
One/Two Post-doctoral Fellows in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 519563)
We now invite applications for the captioned posts available in Prof. Z. D. Wang’s group.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work on the research projects related to quantum physics including topological physics and quantum simulations under supervision of Prof. Z. D. Wang
- Coordinate analytical and/or numerical calculations
- Assist in the preparation of research reports and manuscripts
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- A Ph.D. degree in physics or a related discipline
- Good command of written and spoken English
- Good interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
- The ability to work on a tight schedule to meet project deadlines
- The ability to work independently and in a team
- Self-motivated and responsible
What We Offer
The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 1-2 year(s), with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.
How to Apply
The University only accepts online application for the above post(s). Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. They should also arrange 2 referees to send reference letters to Professor Z. D. Wang by e-mail (zwang@hku.hk) directly. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until August 31, 2023, or until the post(s) is/are filled, whichever is earlier.
The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency
Three Post-doctoral Fellows in the Department of Physics(Ref.: 519473)
Three Post-doctoral Fellows in the Physics Department/Faculty of Science (Ref.: 519473)
We now invite applications for the captioned post.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work on the projects of photonics, topological physics, and nanophysics
- Design/refine the research instruments
- Coordinate data collection and analysis
- Support the organization of dissemination events
- Assist in the preparation of reports and manuscripts
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- A Ph.D. degree in Physics or a related discipline
- Strong background in one or more of the following areas: 2D materials, topological physics (theory), nanofabrication, ultrafast optics
- An excellent command of written and spoken English
- Good interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
- The ability to work on a tight schedule to meet project deadlines
- The ability to work independently and in a team
- Self-motivated and responsible
What We Offer
The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 2 years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.
How to Apply
The University only accepts online application for the above post(s). Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 15 August, 2023, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.
The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency
Post-doctoral Fellow in Computational and Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics in the Department of Physics(Ref.: 518693)
Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow(s) in Computational and Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 518693), to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Condensed Matter Physics. Experience in numerical techniques and analytical field-theoretical approaches is desirable. Applicants who are in the process of completing a Ph.D. degree will also be considered.
The appointee will work with Dr. Zi Yang Meng to conduct research on computational and theoretical condensed matter physics. Areas of research include diagrammatic calculations, quantum Monte Carlo methods, density matrix renormalization group and tensor network states, and artificial intelligence and neural networks, with particular focus on applying these numerical approaches to quantum many-body systems, such as correlated 2D materials, quantum Moire systems, frustrated magnets, topological order, quantum phase transitions beyond Landau-Ginzburg-Wilson paradigms, etc. The recent works of Dr. Meng and the group can be found at https://quantummc.xyz/.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., a cover letter with a publication list and a research statement. Applicants should also arrange three reference letters to be sent directly by the referees to Dr. Zi Yang Meng at zymeng@hku.hk. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until June 30, 2023, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
Post-doctoral Fellow in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics in the Department of Physics(Ref.: 518702)
Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 518702) to commence as soon as possible on or before April 30, 2023 for two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics or a related area, with more than three years of research experience in fabrications of nano-electronic devices and/or low-temperature & low-noise electrical measurements. The applicant must be highly motivated. Priority will be given to those who have operated dilution refrigerator or other ultra-low temperature cryogenic systems and carried out low-noise electrical transport measurements. Those who are expecting to complete the degree before the application deadline will also be considered.
The appointee will pursue research on Quantum Correlations in Engineered 2D Materials that include many interesting topics, such as quantum many body states in ultraclean suspended graphene nanostructures, correlations in moiré-induced nearly flat bands, van der Waals engineered new quantum transport phenomena, and more in the group of Dr. Dongkeun Ki. Details of the research activities can be found at https://www.physics.hku.hk/~dkkilab.
Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 515018) need not re-apply.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., a cover letter and a list of publications. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until April 30, 2023, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.