Electron magnetic circular dichroism (EMCD) – a method under development – allows to study magnetic properties of materials with high spatial resolution, potentially down to atomic scale. The post-doctoral researcher will join an international team focused on development of the EMCD method. He/she will perform simulations of spectroscopic experiments, combining inelastic electron scattering with dynamical diffraction effects. The work will also involve electronic structure calculations and/or molecular dynamics simulations using codes such as WIEN2k, FPLO, SIESTA, LAMMPS. Analytical development of theory and its implementation is also planned.

The applicant is expected to have a PhD degree in Physics, or equivalent, with a good background in quantum mechanics, scattering theory and solid-state physics. Previous experience in molecular dynamics simulations, ab-initio electronic structure calculations of magnetic properties and spectra (XAS or EELS/ELNES), and dynamical diffraction effects will be considered as an extra merit. The application should include a statement of research interest, CV, a copy of PhD thesis, list of publications and other relevant materials, if available. Also, letter(s) of recommendation should be included.

The post-doctoral position is open for one year with a possibility of prolongation.

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Dr Jan Rusz
Phone: +46-(0)18-4715844
Email: jan.rusz @ physics.uu.se

Closing date: 31 August 2015

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