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Department: Department of Physics
Regime Full-time
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The Department of physics in the Faculty of science is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of computational condensed matter physics.
Position
- You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of physics. The PhD candidate will focus on classifying layered transition metal dichalcogenides as an optimum platform for long-lived hybrid interlayer excitons using first-principles simulations. This research aims to achieve a comprehensive physical understanding of the energetics, excitation mechanisms, and dynamics of these special quasiparticles. The candidate will gain extensive experience in density functional theory (using VASP and Quantum Espresso) and many-body perturbation theory simulations (using Yambo). This cutting-edge research topic, directly related to advanced optoelectronics and emergent quantum technologies, offers a productive and collaborative setting for the candidate.
- You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.
- You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for department of physics.
Profile
- You hold a Master degree in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field, or you will have obtained it by the time you start work.
- You can demonstrate excellent study results.
- Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
- Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
- You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen interest in quantum mechanics and material science.
- Experience in Python and/or Fortran programming.
What we offer
- We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of two years. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed for another two years.
- The planned start date is 1 October 2024 or as soon as possible after that date.
- Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
- You will receive ecocheques, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
- You will do most of your work at condensed matter theory (CMT) group (https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/research-groups/cmt/) located at Campus Groenenborger in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
- Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.
Want to apply?
- You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 5 August 2024 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:
- a motivation letter
- your academic CV
- The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure. Please note the following dates in your calendar: 10-15 August – selection of candidates for interview and 2 – 6 September – interviews.
- If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Cem Sevik, professor at CMT cem.sevik@uantwerpen.be.
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