Postdoc: Theoretical Condensed Matter & Altermagnetism

Paul Scherrer Institut; Villigen; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Paul Scherrer Institut in Villigen, Switzerland, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Condensed Matter Physics. You will develop theoretical models for altermagnetic materials and work on photoelectron spectroscopy and STM with a computational focus.

The role emphasizes strong modeling, programming and HPC skills, collaboration with experimental and theoretical partners, and dissemination of results at international conferences and in peer-reviewed journals.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in physics or a related field.
• Strong expertise in theoretical modeling of condensed matter systems and surfaces.
• Strong computing skills including programming and experience with HPC.
• Successful first author publications.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.

Aufgaben

• Develop theoretical models to describe the atomic and electronic structure of altermagnetic materials as measured in photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS, ARPES) and scanning probe microscopy STM (computational focus)
• Maintain and develop computational tools in collaboration with the team
• Collaborate with experimental and theoretical partners
• Assist other team members performing experiments at the SLS and other light sources
• Participate in the international scientific community by presenting results at international conferences and publish them in peer-reviewed scientific journals

Kenntnisse

Theoretical modeling

Computing skills

Programming

High-performance computing

Publications

English proficiency

Ausbildung

PhD in physics or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Paul Scherrer Institut in Villigen, Switzerland, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Condensed Matter Physics. You will develop theoretical models for altermagnetic materials and work on photoelectron spectroscopy and STM with a computational focus.

The role emphasizes strong modeling, programming and HPC skills, collaboration with experimental and theoretical partners, and dissemination of results at international conferences and in peer-reviewed journals.