Post-doctoral fellowship in theory of high spatial resolution magnetic studies

at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University, Sweden.
Starting date: not fixed, preferably in the first half of 2022.
Research area: Elastic and inelastic scattering of electrons on magnetic materials.

The Division of Materials theory is known to have a world-class research environment in the ab-initio computational research on the materials properties. Among the wide range of research activities at the division, a substantial effort is invested into simulations and interpretation of spectroscopic data, including elastic and inelastic scattering of electrons in electron microscopy. Magnetism is another topic central to the division, addressed from many angles of view, including electronic structure calculations and atomistic spin dynamics simulations.

The post-doctoral researcher will join an international team focused on development of the theoretical methods for simulations of electron scattering on magnetic materials. Particular focus will be devoted to inelastic scattering due to excitation of magnons. The work may involve electronic structure calculations, molecular dynamics simulations and/or atomistic spin dynamics simulations using codes such as WIEN2k, SPRKKR, LAMMPS, UppASD. Analytical development of theory and its implementation is also planned. Research will be done in collaboration with SuperSTEM laboratory, Daresbury, UK.

The applicant is expected to have a PhD degree in Physics, or equivalent, with a good background in quantum mechanics, scattering theory and solid-state physics. Previous experience in atomistic spin dynamics, molecular dynamics simulations, ab-initio electronic structure calculations of magnetic properties and spectra (XAS or EELS/ELNES), and dynamical diffraction effects will be considered as an extra merit. The application should include a statement of research interest, CV, a copy of PhD thesis, list of publications and other relevant materials, if available. Also, letter(s) of recommendation should be included.

The post-doctoral position is open for one year with a possibility of prolongation to two years.

For more information, please contact: Jan Rusz, tel: +46-(0)18-4715844, email: [email protected].

The application should be sent to: Jan Rusz, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Ångströmlaboratory, Box 516, Uppsala, SE-751 20, Sweden

Deadline: December 23rd, 2021.