Postdoctoral positions in theoretical/computational condensed matter

IIT invites applications for a post-doc position within Sergey Artyukhin's Group of the Quantum Materials Theory Research Unit in Genoa, Italy.

Your profile: Strong publication record, excellent knowledge of theoretical/computational condensed matter physics, command of written and spoken English. Familiarity with Mathematica software is a plus. A Ph.D. is required for this position.

The research program is focused on magnetic and multiferroic materials, and will guide the experimental efforts to design functional materials. Current interests are in magnetic dynamics, non-collinear magnetism, frustrated magnets, improper ferroelectricity, magnetization and polarization switching in multiferroics.

The successful candidate will pursue his/her research in the areas described above and closely collaborate with experimental groups to contribute to the understanding of their results.

Our Offer: Salary and benefits in line with international standards.

Your application (deadline October 4th 2015): Please submit your application, consisting of CV with publication list, names of 2 referees and a brief description of research interests and main accomplishments (1 page max), to [email protected] quoting “Post Doc theoretical/computational condensed matter” in the subject line.

Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, with its headquarters in Genoa, Italy, is a non-profit institution with the primary goal of creating and disseminating scientific knowledge and strengthening Italy's technological competitiveness. IIT was established in 2003 and successfully created a large-scale infrastructure in Genova, a network of 10 state-of-the-art laboratories countrywide and recruited an international staff of about 1200 people from more than 50 countries. IIT's research endeavour focuses on high-tech and innovation, representing the forefront of technology with possible application from medicine to industry, computer science, robotics, life sciences and nanobiotechnologies.

The research activities will take place in the Quantum Materials Theory Research Unit in Genoa.

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