PhD: Multistate Spintronics in Magnetoelectric AFs

ESRF - The European Synchrotron Radiation Facility; Grenoble; On-site; EUR 13,392 - 16,740; Full time

Job summary

A leading European research facility in Grenoble is seeking a PhD student to study multistate spintronics. The position involves working in a high-level research environment, exploring novel materials' magnetic properties using advanced neutron diffraction techniques. Candidates with a strong physics background, proficiency in English, and who meet specific mobility criteria are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will benefit from a dynamic research environment and a structured training program over a 3-year contract.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a documented background in relevant areas.
• Manual skills and rigorous attention to detail are essential.
• Must meet the criteria for enrolment in a doctoral programme.

Responsibilities

• Join the diffraction group at ILL to study spintronics.
• Investigate samples using neutron diffraction and analysis techniques.
• Work on controllable multistate memory states in materials.

Skills

Hands-on experience with neutron and x-ray diffraction

Theoretical understanding of neutron scattering and magnetism

Experience with density functional theory

Experience in statistics and programming

Proficiency in English

Education

Master’s degree in physics or equivalent qualifications

Job description

A leading European research facility in Grenoble is seeking a PhD student to study multistate spintronics. The position involves working in a high-level research environment, exploring novel materials' magnetic properties using advanced neutron diffraction techniques. Candidates with a strong physics background, proficiency in English, and who meet specific mobility criteria are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will benefit from a dynamic research environment and a structured training program over a 3-year contract.