PhD Position in Condensed Matter Theory: A PhD opportunity is available in the field of Condensed Matter Theory, focusing on theory of spin-triplet transport in hybrid superconducting heterostructures. The position is a collaboration between PHELIQS, Grenoble and CINaM, Marseille, as part of the SUPERSPIN consortium, a nationwide initiative to advance research in superconducting spintronics.
PhD Position in Condensed Matter Theory – Spin-Triplet Transport in Hybrid Superconducting Heterostructures
Summary Table:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | PhD in Condensed Matter Theory |
| Research Area | Spin-triplet transport in superconducting heterostructures |
| Designation | PhD Candidate |
| Location | PHELIQS, Grenoble (collaboration with CINaM, Marseille) |
| Consortium | SUPERSPIN |
| Supervisor(s) | M. Houzet, J. Meyer (PHELIQS, Grenoble), A. Manchon (CINaM, Marseille) |
| Contact | Manuel Houzet – manuel.houzet@cea.fr |
| Application Deadline | Until position filled |
Designation:
PhD Candidate
Research Area:
Condensed Matter Theory, with emphasis on:
- Spin-triplet transport
- Superconducting heterostructures
- Noncollinear antiferromagnets
- Ultrafast spin injection
Location:
Primary: PHELIQS, Grenoble
Collaborative Site: CINaM, Marseille
Eligibility / Qualification:
- Master’s degree in Physics or a related field with a solid background in condensed matter theory.
- Familiarity with theoretical modeling techniques in quantum condensed matter systems.
- Prior experience in any of the following areas is an advantage: quasiclassical methods, spintronics, superconductivity, quantum transport, tight-binding modeling.
Job Description:
The selected candidate will join a theoretical team working on:
- Investigating injection and conversion of Cooper pairs in noncollinear antiferromagnets with multiband spin textures.
- Studying interfacial scattering, Andreev reflection, singlet-triplet conversion, and disorder effects in both ballistic and diffusive regimes.
- Developing multiband extensions of quasiclassical Usadel-Keldysh formalism and applying these to Josephson junctions.
- Modeling ultrafast injection of spin-polarized quasiparticles and its impact on superconducting order, using time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau and Landau-Lifshitz equations.
- Writing theoretical codes and simulations with tools including quasiclassical methods, tight-binding approaches, and field-theoretical models.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out with their CV and a brief cover letter to:
📧 Manuel Houzet – manuel.houzet@cea.fr
Early applications are encouraged. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussions and potential interviews.
Last Date to Apply:
Until position filled
