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Would you like to contribute to a future where we can measure the tiny magnetic fields created by individual neurons in the brain?
The section for Computational Atomic-scale Materials Design (CAMD) at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), is seeking an outstanding and highly motivated post doc within the area of high-throughput electronic structure calculations of point defects for quantum magnetic field sensing. The project is supervised by Prof. Kristian Thygesen and is part of the recently established Novo Nordisk challenge program BIO-MAG. The BIO-MAG program is a collaboration between 4 partners, combining world-class expertise in theoretical materials design, material synthesis, material processing, electronic and optical material characterization and application in neuro-science.
Today, measurements of small magnetic fields involve the use of bulky equipment that must be operated at cryogenic temperatures which greatly increases the cost and complexity of such endeavors. Research efforts into alternative methods to detect minute fields are therefore a top priority for the field of neurobiology.
As a postdoc at CAMD within the BIO-MAG program, you will discover novel quantum defects in crystalline solid-state materials and explore their properties for emerging quantum technologies, specifically the detection of magnetic fields at the nano-scale. You will work in an international and stimulating environment of other PhD students and postdocs, employing state of the art computational methods and codes developed within the group. The project will be carried out in collaboration with Assoc. Prof. Alexander Huck from the DTU-BigQ center for quantum optics and the material synthesis group headed by Assoc. Prof. T. Booth at DTU Physics.
CAMD offers an international and scientifically stimulating working environment at the Department of Physics, DTU, located in the northern Copenhagen area. The section develops the GPAW electronic structure code, the Atomic Simulation Environment (ASE) as well as other open source software projects and databases. Substantial computational resources are available for the project through the DTU-supercomputer facility Niflheim.
Your qualifications
You have a PhD degree or equivalent in theoretical/computational physics or chemistry. You have a strong background in solid-state physics and electronic structure theory and basic knowledge of machine learning. You have good programming skills and knowledge Python. Finally, you have excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English.
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is for two years. The position is available from May 2023.
The work must be carried out at DTU.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here.
Further information
Should you have any queries regarding the positions, please contact Professors Kristian S. Thygesen ([email protected]).
You can read more about CAMD at http://www.fysik.dtu.dk/english/Research/CAMD.
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.
Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 10 March 2023 (Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
We carry out research in modern physics, especially in four main areas: sustainable energy, materials, quantum technology and biophysics. Our focus is both to acquire greater knowledge about basic scientific problems and to conduct research oriented towards use in societies and companies.
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Please follow this link to apply: Postdoc in High-Throughput Screening of Point Defects for Quantum Magnetic Sensors