Overview
Initiates, develops, and coordinates front-line research in condensed matter and statistical physics, provides guidance to fellows and students, and teaches courses.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake front-line research in own field of expertise, identifying, developing and implementing research projects.
- Participate in the hiring of post-doctoral fellows.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to post-doctoral fellows, and guidance to any associates, visitors or fellows.
- Report on research results at major international meetings.
- Teach in the Diploma programme and supervise Diploma student thesis.
- Provide scientific supervision to and mentor M.Sc. and Ph.D. students.
- Participate in the selection of Diploma students and of M.Sc. and Ph.D. students.
- Teach in international programmes of the ICTP, held at ICTP and elsewhere.
- Establish wide cooperation with scientists from developing countries and identify their scientific needs.
- Organize ICTP meetings, activities in own field and organise ICTP external activities, predominantly in developing countries.
- Apply for and manage individual research grants.
- Participate in the programmes of ICTP Partner Institutes.
Required Experience
At least 4 years of relevant professional experience in condensed matter and/or statistical physics or a related field, of which preferably at least 2 years at international level. Internationally recognized research achievements in the physics of quantum many-body systems, quantum information processing, quantum technologies, or a related field. Experience in the teaching and/or mentoring of undergraduate or postgraduate students.
Qualifications
Advanced University degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Physics or related discipline.
