Application are invited for a 4 years EPSRC funded PhD position in the group of Prof. Alexander Shluger at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London to work in collaboration with MDLsoft  Inc. on modelling electronic characteristics of novel materials for nanoelectronic devices.

Research at UCL is focused on modelling defects in semiconductors and insulators and at interfaces http://www.alexshluger.com/ . MDLsoft is an innovative start-up company developing disruptive software solutions for modelling reliability of future electronic devices. The student will receive training in a wide range of molecular modelling techniques at both institutions, including Density Functional Theory, Time-Dependent DFT, Molecular Dynamics, electron transport, and in the design and development of modular scientific codes. He or she will develop novel theoretical methods to characterize the structure and electronic properties of dielectric layers interfacing 2D materials using institutional and national supercomputing facilities.

Highly motivated students from Physics, Chemistry or Materials Science Departments are strongly encouraged to apply for this post. This studentship is funded by EPSRC and is open only to UK applicants and EU applicants resident in the UK for the last three years. The PhD training and research will be carried in the vibrant environment of the M3S Engineering Doctorate Centre at UCL and the London Thomas Young Centre.

The closing date for applications is 31st March, 2017. Evaluation of applications will commence immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications and inquiries regarding the vacancy can be made to [email protected]  (Tel: +44 (0)20 7679 1312).