We offer a Ph.D. position in the context of condensed matter physics. The student will conduct research in the framework of the project “Analogue quantum simulations in moiré low-dimensional materials” supported by the Basque Government via the IKUR Quantum Initiative. The project is in tight collaboration with the experimental group of Lucia Vitali (CFM-CICS, Donostia-San Sebastián). The student will work within the Mesoscopic Electron and Photon System group led by Dr. Dario Bercioux at the DIPC.

The graduate student will have a two-fold work; on one side will develop continuum models for describing the physics of the moiré low-dimensional systems obtained in two- dimensional materials heterostructure. These models will result from a tight interaction with the experimental partners to get the optimal parameters for the models. On the other side, we will collaborate with the two external theory partners (Daniele Passereone — EMPA/ETH-Zurich, Switzerland & Talat Rahman — University of Central Florida, USA) for benchmarking the results of the effective continuum models with atomistic prediction obtained via first-principle methods. Furthermore, the graduate student will get acquainted with the Kernel Polynomial Method besides the abovementioned methods. This is a real space technique that allows obtaining several information in lattice systems that lack translational invariance. The latter is a typical property of moiré systems.

The candidate is expected to have a good understanding of condensed matter physics. A fundamental prerequisite is a knowledge of software for ab initio quantum chemistry methods such as VASP or Quantum ESPRESSO. In addition, a good command of English is mandatory.

Deadline: February 24, 2023. To apply, go to http://dipc.ehu.es/join_us/IKUR_PhDSTUDENT_CALL_2023.pdf