A PhD scholarship is available at the University of Sydney, School of Physics. The project will be focused on first-principles calculations of atomic defects in solids for quantum technologies using a combination of density-functional theory, many-body perturbation theory and machine learning techniques. The student will be supervised by Dr. Carla Verdi and Prof. Catherine Stampfl.
The scholarship is open to both domestic and international students (international students will also be eligible for a tuition fee scholarship from the University of Sydney). The start date is negotiable, within the first half of 2023.

Requirements:
-Bachelor's degree with Honours or Master's degree in Physics, Materials Science or a related discipline.
-Background in condensed matter, materials science or a related field, ideally with experience in computational research.
-Good written and oral communication skills.
-Previous experience in first-principles calculations is desirable.

How to apply:
Candidates are encouraged to contact directly Dr. Carla Verdi to discuss background and research interests: [email protected]
Read more and apply at this link.

The University of Sydney is one of the top universities in Australia. It is a world-leading, research-intensive university located in the heart of Sydney. The School of Physics is the leading physics department in the country, with outstanding staff and students undertaking cutting-edge teaching and research.