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We invite applications on the Postdoc and PhD student level to the Mesoscopic Systems Group at the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems (MPIPKS), Dresden, Germany. Applications are accepted until the available positions are filled. The research will be on "Many-body effects in mesoscopic systems", a project funded within the Emmy-Noether Program of the German Research Foundation, and/or on "Optical microcavities", a project funded within the Research Group 760 of the German Research Foundation.

The interests of the group are in condensed matter theory of  mesoscopic systems with emphasis on many-body effects and on quantum chaos in optical microcavities and microlasers. We apply concepts from quantum chaos to understand the influence of the system's geometry, i.e., a regular, chaotic, or mixed structure of the underlying classical phase space, on observable quantities and we study differences between the many-body effects of mesoscopic and bulk materials. 

We are looking for people with strong skills in theoretical and/or computational condensed matter physics. A background in the areas mesoscopic physics, quantum chaos, or strongly correlated electronic systems is advantageous but not necessary. MPIPKS, a leading research institute in Germany, provides an open and stimulating atmosphere and many opportunities to interact with other researchers via the institute's Visitor's Program and the International Max Planck Research School.

Applicants should send their CV, list of publications and a brief description of research interests to: Dr. Martina Hentschel, MPIPKS Dresden, Nöthnitzer Str. 38, D-01187 Dresden, Germany or via email to martina(at)pks.mpg.de. In addition, each applicant should arrange for two letters of reference to be sent to the above address. Applications are accepted until the positions are filled. Females, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Martina Hentschel 
Contact: martina__at__mpipks-dresden.mpg.de, Tel. ++49(351)871 1208, Fax ++49(351)871 1999
Address: MPIPKS Dresden, Nöthnitzer Str. 38, D-01187 Dresden, Germany
Homepage: http://www.mpipks-dresden.mpg.de/~martina/


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