19 Feb 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
The University of Queensland- Department
School of Mathematics and Physics- Research Field
Physics » Solid state physics- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Australia- Application Deadline
6 Mar 2024 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-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
A PhD position is available in the School of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Queensland (UQ), under the supervision of Dr Carla Verdi. The project, funded by the Australian Research Council, will be focused on the computational modelling of quantum emitters in hexagonal boron nitride, in collaboration with Prof Milos Toth and members of the experimental Quantum Materials and Nanophotonics Group at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
The scholarship will cover tuition fees and a living stipend according to the current UQ rates and is open to both domestic and international students. The commencement date is flexible and can be agreed with the chosen applicant, commensurate with the Australian goverment's visa requirements for international students.
Additional details are provided at this link .
Requirements:
-Bachelor's degree with Honours or Master's degree in Physics, Materials Science or a related discipline.
-Background in condensed matter and materials physics or a related field, ideally with experience in computational research.
-Good written and oral communication skills. Note that international students must generally meet UQ's minimum English language requirements (overall IELTS of 6.5 or equivalent).
-Previous experience in materials modelling using first-principles methods is highly desirable.
-General entry requirements are listed here .
How to apply:
Before applying, you are encouraged to contact directly Dr Carla Verdi ([email protected] ) to discuss your suitability for this scholarship. Please include your academic CV and a personal statement (max. 1 page) addressing your motivation for pursuing a PhD in this area and any previous experience with computational materials physics or other relevant research.
Additional project details and instructions to apply are provided at the link above.
Please apply by 6 March . Later applications will be considered if the position has not been filled.
The University of Queensland is one of the top universities in Australia. It is a world-leading, research-intensive university located in the heart of Brisbane, Queensland, offering a friendly and multicultural environment committed to research and teaching excellence. The School of Mathematics and Physics is one of the largest Schools at UQ, hosting an extensive postgraduate research program in both Condensed Matter Physics and Quantum Science.
The University of Technology Sydney, with which the project will collaborate, is Australia's Top Young University and ranked within the Top 200 universities worldwide. It hosts a node of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems, of which the Quantum Materials and Nanophotonics Group is part.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Physics » Solid state physics
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
See the PhD scholarship link
Specific Requirements
See the PhD scholarship link
- Languages
- ENGLISH
Additional Information
- Website for additional job details
https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/projects…
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- School of Mathematics and Physics
- Country
- Australia
- State/Province
- Queensland
- City
- Brisbane
- Postal Code
- 4072
- Street
- The University of Queensland
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/projects…
Contact
- State/Province
Queensland- City
Brisbane- Website
https://www.uq.edu.au/- Street
The University of Queensland- Postal Code
4072
[email protected]
STATUS: EXPIRED
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