[Todos] Fwd: Postdoctoral position in ultracold atoms and hydrodynamics of quantum fluids at the University of Queensland

[Pablo Capuzzi]

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Asunto: Postdoctoral position in ultracold atoms and hydrodynamics of quantum 
fluids at the University of Queensland
De: Karen Kheruntsyan <karen.kheruntsyan at uq.edu.au>
Para: Karen Kheruntsyan <karen.kheruntsyan at uq.edu.au>

Dear friends and colleagues,

I would appreciate it if you could help me disseminate the information below 
at your institution or directly to suitable candidates. The application 
deadline is 3 June 2024.

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Postdoctoral position in ultracold atoms and hydrodynamics of quantum fluids at 
the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

We have an opening for an 18-month fixed-term Postdoctoral Research Fellow 
position in theoretical and computational physics of ultracold atoms and 
hydrodynamics of quantum fluids in the research group of Professor Karen V. 
Kheruntsyan at the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.

The position is funded by the ARC Discover Project “Hydrodynamics of quantum 
fluids” and will be at the Research Academic Level A. The postdoctoral fellow 
will work on fundamental aspects of finite-temperature out-of-equilibrium 
dynamics of ultracold atomic gases in quantum fluid regimes that can be 
described by effective hydrodynamic approaches.

The project is motivated by the so-called ``unreasonable effectiveness of 
hydrodynamics" when it is applied to characterise the out-of-equilibrium 
behaviour of quantum fluids. Examples here include electron currents in 
graphene, formation of quark-gluon plasma, and dynamics of ultra-cold quantum 
gases. The reasons behind the unexpected effectiveness of hydrodynamics in 
describing these profoundly quantum and physically disparate systems are not 
well understood. This project intends to develop a systematic understanding of 
this open question by developing new effective hydrodynamic theories of quantum 
fluids formed by ultracold atomic gases. More specifically, the aims of the 
project are:

  *   Formulate new hydrodynamic theories of strongly interacting quantum 
gases and apply them to understand the out-of-equilibrium behaviour of such 
gases in hydrodynamic regimes at the Navier-Stokes scale.
  *   Establish the range of validity of these theories by benchmarking them 
against other many-body methods, including exact numerical techniques where 
applicable.
  *   Evaluate the thermal conductivity of interacting Bose and Fermi gases 
and determine the ensuing heat transport in various out-of-equilibrium 
scenarios.

Applicants will have (or will be in the process of obtaining) a PhD in 
theoretical physics in the research area of ultracold quantum gases, condensed 
matter physics, or computational fluid dynamics. Expertise in numerical methods 
for quantum many-body theory and computational fluid dynamics, such as finite 
temperature c-field techniques, truncated Wigner approximation, Matrix Product 
States, or PDE solvers for Navier-Stokes equations will be an advantage. 
Applicants should also have an emerging profile in the discipline area and 
evidence of high-quality publications in reputed peer-reviewed journals.

Further details about this opportunity, such as the salary range, selection 
criteria, and information about the School of Mathematics and Physics at the 
University of Queensland can be found in the online position description at:
https://tinyurl.com/bdzy5uyb

Applications for this position should be submitted electronically through the 
UQ Online Portal accessible from the above link and should include:
• Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria (see section About You in the 
online position description);
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Names and contact details of three referees.

Applications closing date is 3 June 2024, with the expected commencement date 
of September 2024 or somewhat later. Enquiries can be addressed to the Prof. 
Karen Kheruntsyan 
karen.kheruntsyan at uq.edu.au<mailto:karen.kheruntsyan at uq.edu.au>.

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Kind regards,

Karen
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Karén Kheruntsyan (he/him/his)
Professor of Theoretical Physics
School of Mathematics and Physics
The University of Queensland
Brisbane QLD 4072
AUSTRALIA

Phone: 0404 753 449
E-mail: karen.kheruntsyan at uq.edu.au
URL: https://people.smp.uq.edu.au/KarenKheruntsyan


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Departamento de Fisica, FCEN
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