One summer work position in Condensed Matter Theory at Physics department

10 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Lunds universitet

Department

Lunds universitet, Naturvetenskapliga fakulteten, Fysiska institutionen

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Sweden

Application Deadline

22 May 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Not Applicable

Job Status

Part-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The work place is the division of Mathematical physics, Physics department. Information about the division can be found at the division webpage, https://www.matfys.lu.se/

The summer work position is financed by the Royal Physiographic Society of Lund.

Work duties

The work duties will be to perform research within the field of theoretical condensed matter physics, with the focus on altermagnetism. Altermagnetism is a recently discovered magnetic phase with peculiar symmetry properties, which has potential applications in spintronics. It is an open question how these symmetry properties show up in experimentally measurable quantities, what would be the best way to determine if a material is altermagnetic and how to quantify the altermagnetic effects.

The purpose of this project is to study altermagnets at the two-particle level. In particular, the goal is to determine the dynamic (spin) susceptibilities of altermagnetic metals. This can involve both lattice and continuum models of altermagnets, including electronic correlation effects. A succesful result would show how to identify altermagnets in neutron scattering experiments.

Qualifications

• Ongoing Swedish university education in physics or another subject relevant for the project, at bachelor, master or equivalent level.
• Very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written, is a requirement.

Other merits

• Knowledge about the specific topic of the internship project applied for is considered a merit.
• Consideration will be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence.

Terms of employment

Fixed term employment for 2,5-3 months on 50-100%, during the summer 2024. Starting date and scope is decided in agreement with the project contact person.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications should include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the employment corresponds to your qualifications. The application should also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Requirements

Research Field

Physics

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Physics

Years of Research Experience

None

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Lunds universitet

Country

Sweden

City

Lund

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:725353/type:job/where:39/apply:1

Contact

City

Lund

Website

https://www.lu.se/vacancies

STATUS: EXPIRED