Postdoctoral researcher in many-body quantum theory (M/F)

Job Description

Missions

The research group lead by Leonardo Mazza is currently working on several aspects of the theory of many-body quantum systems, on projects strictly related to the dynamics of quantum simulators in closed and open settings. Specifically, the research group is working on the problem of thermalization and many-body quantum scars; on the weak breaking of integrability in one-dimensional quantum spin chains; on the late-time dynamics of open quantum systems and on the existence of slow modes associated to strong quantum symmetries; on the dynamics of quantum particles in two-dimensional opetical lattices pierced by a synthetic magnetic field. The selected candidate is expected to actively participate to this research and to play a leading role in the research group, working on her/his project but also on helping younger scientists.

Activity

The selected candidate will be responsible of several research projects to be carried out under the direct supervision of Leonardo Mazza. Specifically, she/he
- will personally develop a research line with numerical simulations studying the problem of integrability breaking in quantum matter; (main task)
- will work in collaboration with one PhD student and to help her/his development of abilities in the numerical simulation of quantum matter, including many-body open quantum systems or the fractional quantum Hall effect; (secondary task)
- will participate to scientific meetings, conferences and visit research labs in order to disseminate the results. (secondary task)

Your Profil

Skills

The candidate must hold a PhD in theoretical many-body quantum physics. Candidates with strong numerical experience are especially welcome to apply. The candidate should show a strong taste for classical numerical simulation of quantum matter, and ability to interact with colleagues working on theoretical and experimental aspects of the many-body quantum physics.

Your Work Environment

The work will be carried out at Laboratoire de Physique Théorique et Modèles Statistiques in Orsay, in the Batiment “Pascal” 530 of the campus of Université Paris-Saclay. The selected candidate will be given a shared office with a desktop computer and will be offered all material means necessary for her/his activity. The candidate will be asked to work in strict coordination with the research group of Leonardo Mazza and more generally with the Equipe working on Quantum Matter at LPTMS, will be asked to help in the supervision of PhD and master students, as well as to participate to all scientific activities of the laboratory.

Constraints and risks

None.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Between 3131,32 and 3569,85€ gross monthly salary.

Annual leave and RTT

44 jours

Remote Working practice and compensation

Pratique et indemnisation du TT

Transport

Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€

About the offer

About the CNRS

The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.

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