Job Description
We are seeking a PhD candidate for our research project involving the combination of light, electronics, and spins in two-dimensional materials. Our objective is to develop a device based on van der Waals heterostructures that can transmit magnetic information through light. Experience with van der Waals heterostructures, optics, and/or electronics would be beneficial.
As the PhD candidate, you will employ advanced nanofabrication and characterization techniques to create nanodevices based on van der Waals heterostructures that combine strong light-matter interaction, high spin-orbit coupling, and magnetism. Our goal is to combine a system that can electrically manipulate magnetization through spin-orbit torques with light emission for the transfer of information. As such, you will assess your devices using spin-orbit torque and optoelectronic measurement methods.
Your research will entail conducting measurements at low temperatures and high magnetic fields using cutting-edge experimental setups for optical and electronic measurements that are already in place at the Opto-Spintronics of Nanostructures group. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with the diverse community of researchers at the Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials and present your research findings at international conferences.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate has:
- a master’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, material science, or another related field
- previous experience in optics, electronic transport, optoelectronics, nanofabrication, or two-dimensional materials and heterostructures are a plus
- some computer programming (e.g. Python) knowledge is appreciated
- good spoken and written English proficiency is required.
PhD Benefits
The University of Groningen offers:
- a salary of € 2,541 gross per month in the first year to a maximum of € 3,247 gross per month in the final year (salary scale P Dutch Universities), based on a fulltime position (1.0 FTE) excluding a 8% holiday allowance and a 8.3% end of the year bonus
- a position for four years. Each successful candidate will first be offered a temporary position of one year with the option of renewal for another three years. Prolongation of the contract is contingent on sufficient progress in the first year to indicate that a successful completion of the PhD thesis within the contract period is to be expected
- a PhD training programme is part of the agreement and the successful candidate will be enrolled in the Graduate School of the Faculty.
PhD Application
Are you interested in this position?
Your application should contain a short (2 pages) CV and a motivation letter (1 page). In the motivation letter, please give a few reasons why you find this particular position attractive, i.e. what in optospintronics in 2D materials is attractive to you. Also include your relevant past experience.
You can submit your application until 31 March 11:59 p.m. / before 1 April 2023 Dutch Local time (CET) by means of the application form (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website). Applications sent by email will be disregarded.
For further information related to this PhD Vacancy, you may contact Dr. Marcos H. D. Guimaraes, if you are interested in joining, or have any questions, m.h.guimaraes@rug.nl (Please do not use the e-mail address for applications). For further information related to the vacancy, it is strongly advice to visit this PhD Scholarships.
