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Post-doctoral position
Molecular spintronics: conductance and spin torque in molecular devices from first principles
Supervisor: Dr. Richard Korytár, http://korytar.eu.pn
Location: Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic
Description
The purpose of the project will be to investigate the interaction of an electric current with magnetic impurities in molecular junctions and molecular films (graphene ribbons, for example) with sizable spin-orbit coupling. The notion of molecular spin-torque is of particular interest here. The consequences of quantum interference (two and multiple impurity scattering) will be examined with an eye on applications in (molecular) spintronics.
Methodological framework
Density functional theory (ground-state properties and effective scattering states), non-equilibrium Green’s functions (non-linear transport in presence of finite bias [1], current density [2] and spin torque [3]).
Requirements
The candidates must have a strong background in computational physics/chemistry or materials science. Some experience with programming, UNIX environments or high-performance computing is welcome. The project takes place in a high standing theoretical collaborative network. The one-year fellowship can be initiated immediately and extended until the end of 2019, conditionally. PhD must be obtained before the start of the contract.
Gross monthly income: 45000,- CZK
The project will take place at the theory group, http://theory.kfkl.cz, Department of Condensed Matter Physics, Charles University in Prague. The research environment has a strong background in magnetism, quantum transport and electronic structure theory.
How to apply
A resume (with names of references) and a cover letter should be emailed to [email protected]
Informal inquires are encouraged.
Dr. Richard Korytár, Charles University in Prague
Department of Condensed Matter Physics, Ke Karlovu 5, 121 16 Prague, Czech Republic
References
[1] A. Bagrets. Spin-polarized electron transport across metal-organic molecules: A DFT approach. J. Chem. Theory Comput., 9:2801, 2013
[2] M. Walz, J. Wilhelm, and F. Evers. Current patterns and orbital magnetism in mesoscopic DC transport. Phys. Rev. Lett., 113:136602, 2014
[3] F. Freimuth, S. Blügel, and Y. Mokrousov. Direct and inverse spin-orbit torques. Phys. Rev. B, 92:064415, 2015