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We are inviting applications for a postdoc position at the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST). The successful candidate will be part of the Ferroics Materials for Transducers group, developing theoretical and simulation-based research under the supervision of Jorge Íñiguez.
The work will be focused on HfO2, a silicon-compatible and eco-friendly material that has recently pushed the limits of ferroelectricity down to a few nanometers and revived the technology of ferroelectric memories and field-effect transistors. Nonetheless, its march towards the status of ideal ferroelectric is encumbered by several hurdles, including non-robust stability of polar phases and weak dielectric and piezoelectric responses.
This project will explore original strategies to overcome these difficulties and optimize the ferroelectric and response properties of HfO2-based materials via nano-structuration and interface-related effects. The project also includes experimental activities in Luxembourg (led by LIST’s S. Glinsek) and The Netherlands (led by University of Groningen’s B. Noheda and B. Kooi).
Our ideal candidates for the theory work at LIST:
- are experts in atomistic simulations, particularly DFT-based methods
- have experience with functional oxides, in particular ferroelectrics
- are able to interact effectively with scientists of different backgrounds
- have a team mentality and look forward to thriving in a collaborative environment
The position is for 3 years, with a flexible starting date, preferably during the first half of 2022. We offer a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment in one of the most rapidly-growing and best-funded research ecosystems in Europe.
Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application at this web. Please submit a CV as complete as possible (an academic record is welcome). For queries, feel free to contact Jorge Íñiguez ([email protected]).