Postdoctoral Researcher in Spintronics: The University of Gothenburg is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the Department of Physics in the field of Spintronics. This position aims to advance research in the development and investigation of spin Hall nano-oscillators, contributing to cutting-edge projects funded by the Swedish Research Council.
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher in Spintronics
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Spintronics, Nanoelectronics |
| Location | Department of Physics, University of Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Employment Type | Fixed-term (up to 3 years, in periods of 2+1 years) |
| Extent | 100% |
| First Day of Employment | 01 September 2025 |
Eligibility/Qualification
- Completion of a Swedish doctoral degree or a foreign degree corresponding to a Swedish doctoral degree.
- Preference for candidates who received their degree no more than three years prior to the application deadline.
- Candidates who have not held a post-doc position within the same or similar subject area at the University of Gothenburg for more than one year.
- Special considerations are given to candidates with earlier degrees due to reasons like illness or parental leave.
Desired Skills:
- Strong scientific skills in areas such as:
- Thin film growth
- Nanofabrication
- Magnetic characterization
- Ferromagnetic resonance
- Spin-torque measurements
- Spintronic oscillators
- Brillouin Light Scattering (BLS) microscopy
- Micromagnetic simulations
Job Description
The postdoctoral researcher will:
- Focus on the development and investigation of spin Hall nano-oscillators.
- Employ thin film deposition techniques (PVD) and various magnetic characterization methods, including ferromagnetic resonance and spin-torque measurements.
- Engage in nanofabrication and characterization of spintronic oscillators using techniques like BLS microscopy.
- Utilize GPU-accelerated micromagnetic simulations.
- Collaborate closely with PhD students and other postdoctoral researchers to design experiments, interpret data, and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
- Present research results at international scientific conferences.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications online, including:
- A cover letter explaining the motivation for applying.
- A comprehensive CV including scientific publications.
- A copy of the doctoral degree certificate.
- Contact details for two referees (name, phone number, relationship).
Contact for further information:
Prof. Johan Åkerman
Email: johan.akerman@physics.gu.se
Last Date to Apply
Applications must be submitted by 31 July 2025.
Note: The application must be in English, and all documents that are not in electronic format should be sent to Prof. Johan Åkerman via email by the deadline.
