University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics

Program ID:

University of Ljubljana-Faculty of Mathematics and Physics-PHD [#31159]

Program Title:

PhD Position in Theoretical Physics

Program Type:

Student programs

Program Location:

Ljubljana, Ljubljana Urban Commune 1000, Slovenia

Subject Area:

High-Energy Theory / Theoretical High-Energy

Appl Deadline:

2026/02/28 11:59PM help popup

* (posted 2025/12/14, updated 2025/12/15, listed until 2026/05/09)

Program Description:

The Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia invites applications for a PhD position. The successful candidate will join Dr. Alexander Soloviev’s start up program. Their research and training will focus on high-energy problems, including non-equilibrium dynamics, transport and phase transitions in relativistic field theories. The position includes funding for conference and research-related travel. For more information regarding the doctoral program, see https://www.fmf.uni-lj.si/en/study-physics/programmes/3mafi/2025/.

The Mathematical Physics group in Ljubljana is very active and has a broad range of expertise, including quantum chaos, holography, and non-equilibrium and statistical physics. Close collaboration with the groups of Prof. Sašo Grozdanov and Prof. Tomaž Prosen is foreseen.

Applicants must have a Master's degree in Physics (or equivalent) before the starting date and be strongly motivated to do research in the area mentioned above. The starting date is negotiable, but must begin by October 1st, 2026. Interested candidates can apply by submitting a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, their CV and official transcripts for completed and ongoing university studies. The candidate should arrange for two letters to be uploaded to this site by their references. Optionally, if you have written an undergraduate thesis, a significant project, or have a substantial draft of your masters thesis (in English, German, Italian, Russian or Slovenian), please include a copy of one of them in your application. For further inquiries regarding this position, please write to alexander.soloviev@fmf.uni-lj.si.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Transcripts
Writing Samples (optional)
Two reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

And anything else requested in the program description.

Further Info:

Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
Jadranska 19
1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia