Researcher position in spintronic

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The Department of Physics at the University of Gothenburg is located in the center of Gothenburg, with approximately 100 employees. The communication routes are good both nationally and internationally. The research focuses within the fields of Atom- and Molecular Physics, Condensed Matter Physics and Spintronics, and Complex Systems and Biophysics and is performed in an international environment with extensive national and international collaborations. The education programs at the Department include Bachelor- and Master programs in Physics, physics teacher-training programs, as well as outreach courses in Physics aimed for the general public. Gothenburg Physics Centre is a close collaboration with three other departments within the Faculty of Science and Chalmers University of Technology, which creates an innovative environment for all researchers and students at the department.

For further information about the Department of Physics, please visit our website at www.physics.gu.se/english . More information about Gothenburg Physics Centre can be found at www.chalmers.se/en/centres/gpc/Pages/default.aspx .

Information about research group:

One of the most successful research areas at the department is spintronics with a focus on magnetodynamic phenomena in thin magnetic films and spintronic components and their possible applications. We study these components with magnetic, electrical and optical methods, and model them using GPU-accelerated micromagnetic simulations. Johan Åkerman's research group is running a major project funded by an ERC Advanced Grant where new ways of using spintronic devices for neuromorphic calculations is one of the main goals. The department is therefore looking for a Researcher to drive this project forward.

Job assignments

The main tasks are research. The tasks include studying so-called spintronic oscillators using resistance and microwave measurements and collaborating with other researchers in the group on optical measurements. You will develop and characterize Ising machines based on spintronic oscillators. You will work with doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, and other researchers. You are expected to write scientific articles based on your results, possibly apply for patents on your results, as well as contribute to other people's scientific articles. You are also expected to present your results at scientific conferences.

Eligibility

Eligible to be employed as a researcher is a person who has a Swedish doctoral degree or has a foreign degree that is deemed to correspond to a doctoral degree.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who have shown scientific skill in the subject areas of nanomagnetism, spintronics, and clean-room processing and microwave characterization of spin Hall nano-oscillators. The scientific skills are mainly assessed based on peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals as well as lectures at international conferences.

Employment

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 2 years
Extent: 100 %
Location: Department of Physics, Gothenburg
First day of employment: September, 2022

Appointment procedure

Please apply online

The application shall include:
Cover letter with an explanation of why you apply for the position
CV including scientific publications
Copy of exam certificate
Two referees (name, telephone no, relation)

For further information regarding the position

Johan Åkerman, Professor, +46-70-710 4360, [email protected]

Unions

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How to apply

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