The theoretical nanoelectronics research group at DTU Physics invites highly talented candidates to apply for a PhD scholarship in the field of computational electron transport. The scholarship is funded by DTU in a university alliance project between DTU and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. A substantial part of the project will take place in Singapore.

The PhD project focuses on modelling of time-dependent electron transport in nano-systems subject to high fields and driven far from equilibrium. We will employ first principles computational methods based on density functional theory to generate input parameters to the time-dependent Boltzmann transport equation (NTU). The theory is relevant for the understanding of experiments where strong pulses of THz radiation are used to probe material properties and to explore new THz-technology based on novel nanostructures.

The PhD project is for 3 years and is part of a project between the theoretical nanoelectronics group at DTU and the research group of Assistant Professor Marco Battiato at Nanyang. As part of the PhD, you will visit the research group at NTU for an extended period of time with the possibility of obtained a degree from both DTU and NTU.

Responsibilities and qualifications
You should be a highly motivated student with academic excellence and/or demonstrated scientific achievements. You should be interested in doing cutting-edge research and prefer theoretical work but with a keen interest in collaborations with experimental partners. You will be working in an international team, so you should be fluent in English, have excellent communication skills, and be able to navigate in a multi-university project. Besides these skills, preference will be given to applicants with experience within most of the following areas:

• Solid-state physics/Condensed matter physics/Materials science

• Density functional theory calculations

• Transport theory

• Good programming skills (preferably in python, C, and/or fortran)

You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) in physics, materials science or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Professor Mads Brandbyge (DTU) in coordination with Assistant Professor Marco Battiato (NTU).

Application and further information

Further information can be found here.