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A PhD position is available to study the structural, electronic and magnetic properties of uraniumoxides (UO2, U4O9, U3O7, U3O8) with first-principles electronic structure calculations using Density Functional Theory. The work is in close collaboration with the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre (SCK·CEN).
Qualifications
The successful candidate should have a Master degree in Physics, Materials Science or equivalent. Excellent knowledge of Solid State Physics, Quantum Mechanics and Many-Body perturbation theory is a prerequisite. Hands-on experience with High Performance Computing and the Python programming language is a plus. Good presentation and writing skills in English are required.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to think analytically and to work independently.
We offer
A doctoral scholarship for a period of 1 year, renewable for 3 years after a positive evaluation of the PhD candidate, a competitive salary and excellent computing facilities.
Contact
Applications must include a cover letter detailing how you meet the selection criteria for the post, together with a CV and the name and contact details of at least two referees (e-mail address). Informal inquiring and applications should be sent to: Dr. D. Lamoen, [email protected].