PhD student in Materials Theory on two-dimensional magnetic materials - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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Project description: Two-dimensional (2D) magnetic materials are extremely fascinating and offer enormous opportunities for developing ultrathin devices in future. The fundamental understanding and manipulation of magnetic properties require studies by state-of-the-art materials-specific theoretical and computational methods. We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious Ph.D. student to work on the development and application of first-principles density functional theory to study two-dimensional magnetic materials and their heterostructures. The project involves finding new 2D magnetic materials by evolutionary structure search algorithms, understanding of complex magnetic interactions, manipulation of magnetic properties by van der Waals heterostructures by means of magnetic exchange, spin-orbit coupling, twistronics etc. Another important aspect will be study topological effects in 2D magnets. The student is expected to perform large scale computations in high performance supercomputing facilities as well as to develop numerical codes.

Research environment: The division of Materials theory at Uppsala University offers a world-class environment for materials theory research, with interests spanning from strongly correlated to atomistic spin simulations and first-principles calculations of a very broad range of functional materials along with model Hamiltonian studies. The division currently consists of approximately 80 researchers, of which about one-third are Ph.D. students. The work will be carried out under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Biplab Sanyal.

Requirements: The applicant should have a Master’s degree in physics, or equivalent with a strong background in condensed matter physics. A good knowledge of programming is essential. Fluency in both written and spoken English is a prerequisite.

Additional qualifications: Prior experience in ab-initio calculations and/or analytical/numerical methods is a clear advantage.

Application: The application should include a personal letter carefully explaining scientific interests and motivation for pursuing a Ph.D. degree, CV, and a verified list of course grades. If available, a Master’s thesis (finished or in draft form) can be included. In addition, two letters of recommendation can be included in the application. References may also be taken throughout the recruting process.

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines.

Salary: According to local agreement for PhD students.
 
Starting date: 01-03-2021 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position 4 years according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7.

Scope of employment: 100 %.

For further information about the position please contact: Biplab Sanyal, Ph: +46-(0) 18-471 3624, email: Biplab.Sanyal@physics.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 30 December 2020, UFV-PA 2020/4766.

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