PhD in Materials Science and Physics: An exciting PhD scholarship opportunity is available at ICMAB-CSIC, a multidisciplinary global reference center for cutting-edge research in functional materials for electronics, energy, and health. The successful candidate will join a group working on materials with broken space-inversion or time-reversal symmetries and will be part of the first-principles theory and simulation group in Barcelona. This scholarship offers a unique chance to contribute to groundbreaking research in an international and diverse environment.
PhD Scholarship Opportunity in Materials Science and Physics at ICMAB-CSIC, Barcelona
Designation: PhD Candidate for Linear Response of Insulators with Broken Space-Inversion or Time-Reversal Symmetries
Research Area: Material properties related to broken space-inversion and/or time-reversal symmetries, such as optical activity, acoustic Faraday effect, and thermal Hall conductivity.
Location: ICMAB-CSIC, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) campus, Barcelona, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Mandatory Master’s degree in Physics or related disciplines
- Basic knowledge of density-functional theory or other methodologies for first-principles simulation of materials is desirable
- Aptitude for scientific programming (e.g., Fortran and/or Python) is desirable
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required
Job Description:
The successful candidate will conduct research in materials science and physics, specifically focusing on the linear response of insulators with broken space-inversion or time-reversal symmetries. The research will involve theoretical and simulation work, offering an opportunity to contribute to the advancement of the field.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to send their CV along with a brief motivation letter to Massimiliano Stengel (mstengel@icmab.es) or Miquel Royo (mroyo@icmab.es).
Last Date for Apply: November 20, 2024
| Title | PhD Candidate for Linear Response of Insulators with Broken Space-Inversion or Time-Reversal Symmetries |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Material properties related to broken space-inversion and/or time-reversal symmetries, such as optical activity, acoustic Faraday effect, and thermal Hall conductivity. |
| Location | Barcelona, Spain |
| Eligibility/Qualification | – Mandatory Master’s degree in Physics or related disciplines – Basic knowledge of density-functional theory or other methodologies for first-principles simulation of materials is desirable – Aptitude for scientific programming (e.g., Fortran and/or Python) is desirable – Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required |
| Job Description | The successful candidate will conduct research in materials science and physics, specifically focusing on the linear response of insulators with broken space-inversion or time-reversal symmetries. The research will involve theoretical and simulation work, offering an opportunity to contribute to the advancement of the field. |
| How to Apply | Interested candidates are invited to send their CV along with a brief motivation letter to Massimiliano Stengel (mstengel@icmab.es) or Miquel Royo (mroyo@icmab.es). |
| Last Date for Apply | November 20, 2024 |
