G E N E R A L F R A M E W O R K
Large efforts are dedicated worldwide to the investigation of multiferroics and related materials. These materials are very attractive for a large number of applications (for instance in memory devices, field-effect transistors, sensors, actuators, etc.). The tremendous experimental progress that has occurred recently has been accompanied by important breakthroughs in the theoretical understanding of their properties. This understanding, however, is far from being complete. In particular concerning the new phenomena that appear when these materials are implemented in nanoscale devices. These phenomena reveal new fundamental physics, and therefore its understanding and eventual control is crucial for further progress in the field.
D E S C R I P T I O N O F T H E T H E S I S W O R K
The aim of the PhD project is the theoretical investigation of the properties of (multi)ferroic materials at the nanoscale. The work will be strongly oriented towards analytical frameworks in theoretical physics such as the Landau theory of phase transitions. A good knowledge of electrodynamics and solid-state physics is required.
Place of Work: ESRF in Grenoble
Supervisor: Andres Cano
O U R O F F E R
The working language of the ESRF is English. You should hold a degree in Physics, materials science or Chemistry allowing enrolment for a PhD, such as an MSc, Master 2 de Recherche, Laurea or equivalent. For further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to http://www.esrf.fr/Jobs/Conditions. The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.
Contract of two years renewable (subject to satisfactory progress) for one year.
If you are interested, please send an e-mail (recruitment@esrf.fr) together with your CV and the application form, available on http://www.esrf.fr/Jobs/Applying.
Large efforts are dedicated worldwide to the investigation of multiferroics and related materials. These materials are very attractive for a large number of applications (for instance in memory devices, field-effect transistors, sensors, actuators, etc.). The tremendous experimental progress that has occurred recently has been accompanied by important breakthroughs in the theoretical understanding of their properties. This understanding, however, is far from being complete. In particular concerning the new phenomena that appear when these materials are implemented in nanoscale devices. These phenomena reveal new fundamental physics, and therefore its understanding and eventual control is crucial for further progress in the field.
D E S C R I P T I O N O F T H E T H E S I S W O R K
The aim of the PhD project is the theoretical investigation of the properties of (multi)ferroic materials at the nanoscale. The work will be strongly oriented towards analytical frameworks in theoretical physics such as the Landau theory of phase transitions. A good knowledge of electrodynamics and solid-state physics is required.
Place of Work: ESRF in Grenoble
Supervisor: Andres Cano
O U R O F F E R
The working language of the ESRF is English. You should hold a degree in Physics, materials science or Chemistry allowing enrolment for a PhD, such as an MSc, Master 2 de Recherche, Laurea or equivalent. For further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to http://www.esrf.fr/Jobs/Conditions. The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.
Contract of two years renewable (subject to satisfactory progress) for one year.
If you are interested, please send an e-mail (recruitment@esrf.fr) together with your CV and the application form, available on http://www.esrf.fr/Jobs/Applying.