One PhD position open in quantum transport in magnetic devices
One PhDposition is available for a March 2021 entry in the School of Physics and the CRANN Institute (www.crann.tcd.ie) at Trinity College Dublin (Ireland). Sponsored by Science Foundation of Ireland (SFI) this is part of the “materials for ICT” platform of the AMBER research center (ambercentre.ie). The project will be hosted by the Computational Spintronics Group (www.spincomp.com), headed by Prof. Sanvito, and will be strongly connected to the experimental activity at CRANN and AMBER. The project will include methodological algorithm development and materials science.
Quantum transport for magnetic devices
The PhD position is part of the “materials for ICT” platform of the AMBER research center and aims at developing computational methods for quantum transport in nanodevices. In particular our focus will be that of combining quantum transport and magnetization dynamics to explore current induced dynamics in nanoscale junctions, incorporating antiferromagnets and/or highly compensated ferrimagnets [see for instance M.O. Ellis, M. Stamenova and S. Sanvito. Multi-scale modelling of current-induced switching in magnetic tunnel junctions. Phys. Rev. B 96, 224410 (2017)]. The methods used combine the non-equilibrium Green’s function method for electron/spin, as implemented in the Dublin-based Smeagolcode [A.R. Rocha, V.M. Garcia Suarez, S.W. Bailey, C.J. Lambert, J. Ferrer and S. Sanvito. Spin and Molecular Electronics in Atomically-Generated Orbital Landscapes. Phys. Rev. B 73, 085414 (2006); www.tcd.ie/Physics/Smeagol/], with atomistic micromagnetic simulations.
The project will be tightly related to the experimental activity of the groups of Prof. Coey and Prof. Stamenov in the School of Physics and AMBER, and strong collaboration between theory and experiments is envisage. The student will be supervised by Prof. Sanvito and Dr. Stamenova.
Essential/Desirable Criteria
Strong overall motivation and a keen interest in theory and computation, as well as in interdisciplinary work between physics and materials science. Previous experience in UNIX/Linux environment and with programming in either Fortran and/or C/C++. Ability to work independently and also function as an active and efficient team player. Good writing skills. Previous knowledge of density functional theory and/or electronic structure methods will be considered as an advantage.Previous experience with micromagnetic methods is also welcome.
How to apply?
Applications must include a cover letter detailing how you meet the selection criteria for the post, together with a CV and the name and contact details of at least two referees (e-mail address). Informal inquiring and applications should be sent to:
Prof. S. Sanvito (Trinity College Dublin, sanvitos@tcd.ie)
Information about the research group can be found at: http://www.spincomp.com. The position will be open until filled.
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