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Postdoctoral position in the field of skyrmions ... (No replies)
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We are looking for a postdoctoral candidate who is interested in studying topological non-trivial spin structures such as magnetic skyrmions at surfaces and interfaces using a multiscale approach starting from first-principles electronic structure theory. She/he is expected to use density functional theory (DFT) as implemented in the FLEUR code (www.flapw.de) to explore magnetic interactions such as the exchange and Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interaction at transition-metal interfaces. The total energy DFT calculations are mapped to a spin Hamiltonian which is solved using a Monte-Carlo and spin dynamics simulations code. Within the project MAGicSky (http://magicsky-fet.eu/) funded by the European Union we work on magnetic skyrmions in close collaboration with a number of experimental and theoretical groups in Hamburg, Jülich, Paris, Leeds and Glasgow. The candidate is expected to take an active part in this project and in the collaborations.
The successful candidate must have a PhD in physics, chemistry or materials science and expertise in the application and/or development of methods based on density functional theory and/or Monte-Carlo and spin dynamics simulations. A very good knowledge of solid state physics is expected and experience in the application of electronic structure theory to magnetism is highly preferential. Programming skills and experience in high performance computing are expected.
The position is available for an initial period of 2 years and includes teaching (4 LVS). The salary is based on the German federal public service scale (E 13 TV-L, full-time employment). Start of the position is February 2017. The University of Kiel is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to increase the proportion of women in science. Applications by women are particularly welcome. The University of Kiel has an equal opportunities policy for persons with recognized disabilities. Disabled persons with the necessary qualifications will therefore be given priority.
Interested candidates are asked to send their resume, list of publications, letter of motivation, and contact addresses of academic references in electronic form to
Prof. Dr. Stefan Heinze, Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Leibnizstr. 15, 24098 Kiel, Germany
[email protected]
http://www.itap.uni-kiel.de/theo-physik/heinze/