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Abstract:
The relationship between atomic structure and electronic, optical, and mechanical properties in condensed-phase systems is a subject of intense research, despite its long history. In particular, novel methods to control the structure of a solids and confined matter with exquisite precision and in a reversible manner by exploiting lightmatter coupling, can open space for the design of new technological paradigms. This project will focus on the advancement of theoretical modeling of THz light-induced structural dynamics - an area that needs more attention as the complexity of the materials that are addressed increase. The student will help the development of novel and predictive ab-initio frameworks by joining many-body perturbative methods and advanced molecular-dynamics techniques, with calculations based on density-functional theory and
machine-learned potentials. Candidates with a background in physics or chemistry, with good math and programing skills are sought. We encourage the application of female candidates. Collaborations with the group of Prof. Fabio Caruso (Uni. Kiel) and experimental partners will be part of the research program.
Contact person for scientific questions about the project:
[email protected]
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Requirements
We seek applicants with an excellent academic background. You hold (or are about to complete) an MSc degree or equivalent in physics, chemistry or related areas. You need to be passionate about research in ultrafast phenomena and motivated to conduct rigorous scientific work over the full degree period.
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The application deadline is 15th November 2022. PhD projects start in summer/autumn 2023. In exceptional cases, it may be possible to start on the research project earlier. For any further questions or problems regarding the application process or the online system, please contact the IMPRS UFAST coordinator on IMPRS[email protected].
Applications must be submitted via the > online application portal.
The International Max Planck Research School for Ultrafast Imaging & Structural Dynamics (IMPRS UFAST) is a joint venture of the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter, Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY, University of Hamburg and European XFEL GmbH.