Associate Professor Position in Computational Quantum Field Theory

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (IMADA) at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in Odense invites applications for a permanent associate professor position in computational quantum field theory. The position is expected to start around summer 2021. In addition to research, the position includes administrative responsibilities at the department as well as teaching and outreach activities in mathematics and applied mathematics. Application deadline: 31 January 2021.

We are seeking outstanding, experienced and competitive researchers who have a demonstrated track record of excellent research and the potential to attract significant funding. A successful applicant is expected to have a PhD and research background in mathematics or physics and documented experience of independent lecturing. A successful candidate is expected to be able to contribute to research within the Computational Quantum Theory group, and to interact productively and build collaborations with other research groups both inside and outside SDU.

The Computational Quantum Field Theory group is part of the Computational Science section lead by Professor Claudio Pica. The current research activities within computational quantum field theory are focused on a variety of topics such as phase transitions of strongly coupled theories; physics beyond the standard model; collider phenomenology; conformal dynamics; precision Standard Model Physics; hadronic physics; development of algorithms for computational quantum field theory; development of codes for high-performance computing.

There are four other main research sections at IMADA in addition to Computational science: Analysis; Algorithms; Data Science and Statistics; and Concurrency and Logic.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join the established centres at IMADA, in particular
• the CP3-Origins centre of excellence, established by the Danish National Research Foundation and dedicated to the understanding of the origins of bright and dark matter in the universe;
• the SDU eScience Centre, dedicated to the development of research infrastructure technology and national provider in Denmark for High Performance Computing and cloud services.

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Danish is not a prerequisite for application. However, the primary administrative language at SDU is Danish and staff should therefore be willing to acquire Danish skills within a couple of years.

IMADA and SDU actively promote an inclusive workplace culture and encourage applications from interested and qualified candidates regardless of background. IMADA offers a modern, inclusive, international and interdisciplinary working environment with state-of-the-art facilities as well as a strong tradition for collaboration across the departments and faculties.

The University of Southern Denmark was founded in 1966 and now has more than 27,000 students, almost 20% of whom are from abroad. It has more than 3,800 employees, and 115 different study programmes in the fields of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, and engineering. Its main campus is located in Odense, the third largest city in Denmark. Odense provides family-friendly living conditions with the perfect combination of a historic city centre with an urban feel and yet a close proximity to beaches and recreational areas. Its location on the beautiful island of Funen is ideal with easy access by train or highway to the bigger cities of Aarhus and Copenhagen. As the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, Denmark’s famous fairytale author, the city is home to a vibrant and creative population that hosts numerous festivals and markets throughout the year.

For more information, please contact Head of Section Professor Claudio Pica on [email protected].


Application, salary etc.
Appointment to the position will be in accordance with the salary agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.

Applications will be assessed by an expert committee. When the expert committee issues its assessment, the applicants will be sent the portion of the assessment pertaining to them personally.

The application must include:
• A curriculum vitae
• A full list of publications
• Copies of all publications on which the applicant wishes to be evaluated
• A brief survey of the applicant's most important research results and research plans for the next three years
• A teaching portfolio.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

An interview may be included as a part of the overall assessment of the applicant’s qualifications.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply online". Attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply before you apply.

Since not all members of the appointment committee are Danish-speaking, it is recommended that your application is submitted in English.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

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