Postdoc: Quantum Spin Dynamics on Surfaces (Open Systems)

Delft University of Technology; Delft; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent ABP pension

Relocation support

Flexible working week

Education and training opportunities

Parental leave

Leave-with-purchase option

Vitality program

Dual Career Programme

Job summary

At TU Delft, a postdoctoral position focuses on the spin dynamics of molecular and atomic spins on surfaces within the SPINOCCHIO project. You will work with pbcEOM-CC states and spin interactions to model spin relaxation and coherence times.

The project aims to advance understanding of spins on surfaces, providing design principles for longer spin lifetimes and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a leading research university.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or related discipline.
• Strong background in open quantum system dynamics and quantum many-body physics.
• Experience with scientific programming is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary research teams.
• Interest in supervising Masters and PhD students, and in grant writing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out first-principles spin dynamics research on surfaces.
• Develop and apply spin-phonon coupling models.
• Collaborate within the ERC SPINOCCHIO project and publish results.

Skills

Open quantum systems

Solid-state physics

Quantum many-body physics

Quantum information science

Scientific programming

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Physics/Materials Science

Tools

Python

Job description

At TU Delft, a postdoctoral position focuses on the spin dynamics of molecular and atomic spins on surfaces within the SPINOCCHIO project. You will work with pbcEOM-CC states and spin interactions to model spin relaxation and coherence times.

The project aims to advance understanding of spins on surfaces, providing design principles for longer spin lifetimes and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a leading research university.