PhD – Theoretical physics – Norway

A PhD position is available in the Linder research group which is part of the Center of Quantum Spintronics at the Department of Physics, NTNU in Trondheim, Norway. The candidates will join and become part of an international research environment in quantum condensed matter theory and experiments.

The PhD position is in the field of quantum condensed matter physics and has a duration of three years.

The candidate will develop models to understand non-equilibrium transport of orbital angular momentum in superconducting hybrid structures. This is part of an effort to determine the merits of superconducting orbitronics. Such models can assist in developing new concepts in quantum transport where the key component is the orbital angular momentum of electrons rather than their charge or spin. The system will be driven out of equilibrium via electric manipulation of the orbital degree of freedom through current or voltage, magnetic field manipulation, or by inducing a temperature-gradient across the system. These results will demonstrate the extent to which orbital-dependent quantum effects in superconductors can be used to control the superconducting transition temperature and generate conversion between thermal, electric, and angular momentum signals.

Requirements

• The applicant for the PhD position must have an MSc (or equivalent) in theoretical physics or nanotechnology or a closely related field. We require a solid background in condensed matter theory or related theoretical areas in physics or nanotechnology. We will not consider candidates with a PhD degree for the PhD positions or candidates with an experimental physics master thesis.
• You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and have an average grade from your Master’s degree study, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared to NTNU’s grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation. If you have a weaker grade background, you maybe considered if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education.
• Your education must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree programme, where 120 credits are obtained at master’s level
• You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty’s Doctoral Programme.
• The position requires spoken and written fluency in the English language. Such evidence might be represented by the results of standard tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE). The candidate`s language skills might also be assessed in a personal interview.

Benefits

• Your gross salary will normally be NOK 550 800 (46760,44 €),-per annum. A 2% statutory contribution to the State Pension Fund is deducted from the salary.
• An exciting job with an important mission in society
• Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment
• Career guidance and follow-up during the PhD period
• Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues
• Favorable terms as a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK)

Organisation/Company – NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology.

Field of research – Physics.

Research profile – First Stage Researcher (R1).

Country – Norway.

Application deadline – 21 Nov 2025 – 23:59 (Europe/Oslo).

More information: Euraxess