Dear friends and colleagues, 

A PhD position is open in theoretical solid state physics at Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IFW) Dresden, Germany in the field of quantum magnetism.

 

The main focus of this work is on the proximate quantum spin liquid candidates on a honeycomb lattice, especially transition metal oxides and trichlorides, which are known to exhibit anisotropic magnetic interactions. The emphasis will be to understand the effects of different types of disorder on the eelctronic and magnetic properites of this materials class. For this, the candidate (m/f/d) is expected to carry out density functional theory (DFT) and exact diagonalization (ED)/ density matrix renormalization group (DMRG) calculations and compare with the experiments, as well as participate extensively in the collaboration with the experimental and theoretical groups within the scope of the project.

 

Motivated candidates with strong command of Master's level physics, especially advanced quantum physics, condensed matter and statistical physics, and strong programming skills are desired. Further details of the advertisement can be found at: https://www.ifw-dresden.de/career/job-offers (job id  024-21-5200) as well as in the attachment. 

 

Last date to apply: February 7, 2021.