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Job description
We are hiring up to three outstanding and highly motivated postdoctoral candidates to join the research group on computational materials physics lead by me, Professor Anna Delin ( www.kth.se/profile/annadel ), KTH, Stockholm, Sweden. Our research is based on advanced first-principles electronic structure calculations, combined with atomistic spin Hamiltonians and/or phenomenological models to study fundamental magnetic and topological phenomena from a computational/theoretical perspective. Current research interests in the group include spin dynamics, flexomagnetism, emergence of topological magnetic textures, topological magnons, 2D magnetic materials, and femtosecond physics. The research is funded through highly competitive grants from KAW ( kaw.wallenberg.org ) and the Swedish Research Council. Code and method development is an important part of our activities, and we foresee that one postdoc will primarily focus on bringing a selection of our in-house developed electronic structure and atomistic spin dynamics codes to current high-performance computer architectures, such as the GPU-based LUMI supercomputer ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LUMI ), which is the fastest supercomputer in Europe and third fastest globally. Furthermore, we also wish to develop new scientific visualization and analysis approaches for the complex magnetic phenomena we investigate, using the Inviwo software, as part our vision to develop a ”materials digital twin”. We foresee that this will be the main focus for one postdoc. Finally, we are also highly interested in hiring experts on time-dependent DFT. For all positions, the exact work tasks will depend on the applicant’s expertise and personal profile. The work will be conducted in close collaboration with experimental and computational research groups, including experts in scientific visualization, in Uppsala, Örebro, and Norrköping. The physical phenomena we study are of relevance for future information technology such as for example ultra-low-power spintronics and devices for neuromorphic computing.
What we offer
A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
Preferred qualifications
A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
Research expertise in solid state physics, particularly in magnetism and magnetic materials
Experience in computational physics and in particular relevant programming skills.
Ability to work independently
Excellent communication skills and collaborative abilities
Teaching abilities
Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality
Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency
Trade union representatives
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Application
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The application must include:
CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.
Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).
About the employment
The position offered is for, at the most, three years.
A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.
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