We offer a 3-year PhD position at the University of Trieste, Italy, co-funded by the Department of Physics with funds MUR PRIN 2022, project “QUBOP - QUest for BOron Phosphide”.

Boron phosphide (BP) is a novel, theoretically predicted flat semiconductor that presents most of the requested physical and chemical properties for the next-generation more efficient optoelectronic devices. In particular, it constitutes a promising counterpart of silicon, possibly outperforming other state-of-the-art 2D semiconductors. The PhD research project, under the supervision of Maria Peressi, aims at predicting by quantum mechanical numerical simulations the electronic and optical properties of single-layer BP grown on different supports, in close collaboration with experimental teams from the University of Trieste, Materials Foundry of the National Research Council (CNR-IOM), Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste.

Applicant profile

We look for qualified candidates with Master's degree in physics, chemistry, material sciences, or related, with good English communication and autonomous learning ability skills. Previous experience in electronic structure calculations or atomistic simulations is highly desirable.

Funding & Salary 

The net salary is about 1200 EUR/month, which allows a good living standard in Trieste. The cost of living and real estate in Trieste is moderate and the quality of life excellent. 

We offer funding for the participation at summer schools, conferences and workshops.

Applications

Detailed info available on

https://www2.units.it/dottorati/files/PhD04ConcorsoPNRR39.pdf (fellowship code: MD/20)
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to the call following the link:

https://www2.units.it/dottorati/en/?file=DottBandi.inc

The deadline for applications is *21 August 2023 – 1 pm (CEST)*. 

Interviews: September 7th, 2023