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PhD studentship in Theoretical/Computational Condensed Matter Physics at Queen's University, United Kingdom
PhD studentship available in Computational Materials Science
Applications are invited for a 3-year PhD studentship based at Queen's University, Belfast, to work in the area of First-Principles Methods for the Next Generation of Data Storage Applications using Two-Dimensional Materials.
The PhD studentship is part of the US-Ireland R&D Part Partnership Programme recently funded by NSF (USA), SFI (Republic or Ireland) and DELNI (North Ireland). The partnership involves the groups led by Prof. Manish Chhowalla at Rutgers University in New Jersey (USA), Prof. Valeria Nicholosi at Trinity College Dublin, and Dr. Elton Santos at the Atomistic Simulation Center at Queen's University in Belfast.
The research focus will be on simulations and method development using advanced first-principles approaches on the spin-properties of a variety of 2D-materials, such as transition metal dichalcogenides, and their van der Waals heterostructures. The theory will guide, complement and support the experimental work performed at Chhowalla’s and Nicolosi’s groups which will be devoted to synthesis, characterization and device-performance evaluation using the state-of-the-art experimental techniques at world class facilities. Several trips and research visits to both labs will be a crucial part of the project.
Access to supercomputer facilities at Queen's University, UK National Supercomputing Service (ARCHER), University College London (UCL) will be available during this project.
Qualifications and Eligibility
We are looking for a motivated candidate with a solid background in condensed matter physics, interested in computational methods, materials informatics, good command of written and spoken English. A previous background in electronic structure methods (DFT, Hartree-Fock, magnetism) would be fundamental. Knowledge of coding languages such as Fortran, C/C++, Python or Awk is essential. Experience on modern open source software such as Vasp, Castep, Quantum Espresso, Cp2K is a plus.
Please note that, due to the current funding source, only UK and EU citizens or residents are eligible for this studentship. In addition students must have the equivalent of a first class honors degree in physics, chemistry or a related subject. The start date is negotiable.
How to apply
Interested applicants should complete an online application form, available from the following website: http://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/QUBJobVacancies/, providing an up-to-date CV, a letter of motivation, and the names and contact details of at least two academic referees.
Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr. Elton Santos, [email protected]
Closing date: 27th September 2016, 5pm.