Uppsala University, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Program ID:

Uppsala University-Department of Physics and Astronomy-PHD2 [#31601]

Program Title:

Two or more PhD positions in mathematical / theoretical physics

Program Type:

Student programs

Program Location:

Uppsala, Uppsala Lan 75120, Sweden

Subject Areas:

Theoretical Physics / Theoretical High Energy Physics, Fundamental interactions, Mathematical physics, Quantum Field Theory, String theory

Appl Deadline:

2026/02/27 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2026/01/28, listed until 2026/07/28)

Program Description:

Two or more PhD positions in theoretical physics towards scattering amplitudes and integrability, broadly defined, at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University, starting 2026/09/01, or as agreed. The PhD positions are for four years and nine months and part of the following two projects funded by the European Research Council:

(1) ERC Synergy Grant project MaScAmp (Mathematics of Scattering Amplitudes) with PIs Ruth Britto (Trinity College Dublin), Francis Brown (University of Oxford), Axel Kleinschmidt (MPI for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam) and Oliver Schlotterer (Uppsala University).

(2) ERC Advanced Grant project IGTaFT (Integrable Gauge Theories at Finite Temperature) with PI Joseph Minahan.

The main activities will be research in theoretical and mathematical physics related to either (1) the mathematical structure of scattering amplitudes in quantum field theory and string theory, or to (2) integrable gauge theories and their string theory duals, especially at finite temperatures. Other duties at the department related to teaching and administration will be included in the positions (maximum 20 %). The successful candidates will join the Theoretical Physics Division in Uppsala which currently consists of approximately 40 researchers and offers a world-class environment for research in high-energy physics and mathematical physics.

As part of the MaScAmp Synergy Grant (https://www.mascamp.org), the successful candidate will be part of the larger MaScAmp team and is expected to participate in regular exchanges among the nodes in Dublin, Oxford, Potsdam and Uppsala. In both cases, we encourage and offer travel funds for extended visits at the respective partner institutes.

Prerequisites: The positions require a masters degree or equivalent in physics or mathematics.

The application must include a statement of no more than one page that summarizes the applicant's merits, academic experiences, and research interests. In particular, the statement is an opportunity to let us know about specific inclination towards / research background in the fields of IGTaFT and / or MaScAmp. The application must also include a CV, copies of university grades, completed theses or manuscripts and other relevant publications.

The applicant should arrange to have two or more letters of recommendation. Contact information for the letter writers should be included in the application. Personal circumstances that may be of relevance in the evaluation, for example periods of parental leave, should be mentioned in the CV.

* Additionally, applicants are required to submit the same documents, without the letters of recommendation, to the Uppsala University website by February 27th 2026 *

https://www.uu.se/en/about-uu/join-us/jobs-and-vacancies/job-details?query=897334

Uppsala University strives to be an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and attracts qualified candidates who can contribute to the University's excellence and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people of all backgrounds. Uppsala University is striving to achieve a more even gender balance and women are especially encouraged to apply.

Application Materials Required:

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

Curriculum Vitae
Research statement
Publication lists (optional)
Copies of university grades
Completed theses or manuscripts (optional)
Two or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

And anything else requested in the program description.

Further Info:

http://www.physics.uu.se/

Department of Physics and Astronomy
Uppsala University
Box 516
SE-751 20 Uppsala
SWEDEN