We are inviting applications for a PhD position in Jorge Íñiguez’s team at the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST).

The research will be on nano-structured ferroic materials displaying extreme sensitivity to applied external fields (electric, elastic). Much of the research will revolve around “domain liquids” as those predicted to occur in PbTiO3/SrTiO3 super-lattices, to understand their occurrence and   optimize their properties.

The work will involve the use of novel "second-principles" methods that allow large-scale simulations of complex dynamical phenomena with near-first-principles accuracy. You can learn more about our research and recent publications here (general), and particularly here or here (domain liquids and negative capacitance).

The position is for 3+1 years, and the student will be registered at the University of Luxembourg. Work is to start in September 2019.

Eligible candidates must have a solid background in physics, materials science or related fields, and a strong taste for computational work.

We offer competitive salary and an attractive work environment in one of the most rapidly-growing and best-funded research ecosystems in Europe.

Interested candidates are welcome to contact Jorge Íñiguez ([email protected]). Please send a complete CV and detailed academic record.