12 Mar 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
University of Tartu- Department
Institute of Physics- Research Field
Physics » Computational physics
Chemistry » Computational chemistry- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Estonia- Application Deadline
28 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Tallinn)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
HE / MSCA- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
We are looking for highly motivated candidates for a PhD position in computational materials science. The student will be jointly supervised by Dr Juhan Matthias Kahk and Prof. Marco Kirm (University of Tartu, Estonia) and Prof. Johannes Lischner (Imperial College, London). The studentship is based at the Institute of Physics, University of Tartu - the top research university in Estonia and the Baltic States. It also includes regular secondments to one of the world's leading academic institutions - Imperial College London.
Responsibilities
The prospective student will use computational methods, including ab-initio electronic structure simulations to study the fundamental properties of scintillators - materials that are used to convert high energy radiation such as X-rays or gamma-rays into visible light. Scintillators play a crucial role in medical diagnostics methods such as computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography (PET), and they are also used in fundamental physics research. One of the aims of this project is to identify new scintillator materials with ultrashort response times. Better ultrafast scintillators would allow, for instance, PET scanners to record images with a higher spatial resolution and an improved signal-to-noise ratio.
Qualifications
Essential:
- A masters degree or equivalent in physics, chemistry, or materials' science.
- Good computer skills.
- Basic familiarity with the principles of quantum mechanics and electronic structure theory (at undergraduate chemistry/physics level).
- Excellent command of the English language (B2 level minimum, C1 recommended)
Recommended:
- Previous programming experience.
Not required:
- Previous experience in electronic structure calculations is not expected.
Additional information
The PhD student will be employed as a Junior Researcher at the University of Tartu. More information on admission conditions can be found at https://ut.ee/en/content/phd-admissions . Prospective candidates are asked to enquire by email before the 28th of March 2024. Formal applications will be accepted from May 1st – May 15th 2024.
Requirements
- Research Field
- All
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- University of Tartu, Institute of Physics
- Country
- Estonia
- City
- Tartu
- Geofield
Where to apply
[email protected]
Contact
- State/Province
Tartumaa- City
Tartu- Website
https://www.fi.ut.ee/- Street
W. Ostwaldi tn 1- Postal Code
50411
STATUS: EXPIRED
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