Vacancies - Center for Quantum Spintronics (QuSpin)
Vacancies
We have currently four PhD positions available
Two PhD positions
Supervisor: Professor Arne Brataas
Duties of the position
At QuSpin, our theory activity focuses on developing models for using spins and other quantum degrees of freedom in magnetic insulators, topological insulators, and superconductors.
The candidate will contribute to these developments with a particular focus on the transport of spin and orbital momentum in normal metals and ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic metals and insulators. The transport can be mediated by itinerant electrons, magnons, and other collective many-body excitations.
The aim is to develop a new or improved understanding of spin transport, spin dynamics, and spin-induced electron correlations in novel nanostructured hybrid systems. Such insight can assist in developing new spintronics concepts where only spins flow, but no electric charges can move, or in creating systems where electrons acquire radically new behavior.
Application deadline: 5 February, 2024
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PhD position
Supervisor: Professor Asle Sudbø
Duties of the position
At QuSpin, our theory activity focuses on developing models for the utilization of spins and other quantum degrees of freedom in magnetic insulators, topological insulators, and superconductors.
The candidate will contribute to these developments with a particular focus on topological superconductivity mediated by non-abelian and topologically non-trivial bosons, including magnons. An important part of the research will be to elucidate the deeper connection between the non-abelian and topological character of the bosons, and the nontrivial topology of the superconducting order. In particular, the project will focus on computing topological superconducting properties within a strong-coupling framework, including the use of functional integral techniques and effective field theories.
The aim is to develop a new or improved understanding of topologically protected low-dissipative spin transport, spin dynamics, and spin- induced electron correlations in novel hybrid systems. Such insight can assist in developing new concepts in non-equilibrium physics and transport, where only spins flow, but no electric charges can move or in creating systems where electrons acquire radical new behaviors.
Application deadline: 5 February, 2024
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PhD position
Supervisor: Professor Jakob Linder
Duties of the position
At QuSpin, our theory activity focuses on developing models for the utilization of spins and other quantum degrees of freedom in magnetic materials, superconductors, and in topological states of matter.
The candidate will contribute to these developments with a particular focus on superconducting materials.
The aim is to develop a new or improved understanding of spin transport, spin dynamics, and spin-induced electron correlations in novel nanostructured hybrid systems. Such insight can assist in developing new spintronics concepts where only spins flow, but no electric charges can move or in creating systems where electrons acquire radically new behaviour.
Application deadline: 5 February, 2024
Apply here and learn more about the position
Contact
Primary Investigators
Asle Sudbø (NTNU), Center Director
Arne Brataas (NTNU)
Jacob Linder (NTNU)
Hendrik Bentmann (NTNU)
Associated Members
Erik Wahlström (NTNU)
Christoph Brüne (NTNU)
Jeroen Danon (NTNU)
John Ove Fjærestad (NTNU)
Dennis Gerhard Meier (NTNU)
Looking for Candidates
We are constantly looking for excellent and highly motivated postdocs, PhDs and master students.
Don't hesitate to take contact with one our PI's or associated members.