Postdoctoral Position in Magnetic Materials Design
Postdoctoral Position in Magnetic Materials Design
Uppsala University - Department of Physics and Astronomy
Uppsala, Sweden
About the position
We are looking for a highly motivated postdoc with outstanding qualifications in the field of computational magnetism and materials theory to work in the group of Dr. Heike Herper. The successful candidate will work for 2 years within the MaMMoS project focusing on ab initio modelling of magnetic phases relevant to the design of electric motors by our industrial partners. The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for performing high throughput ab initio, spin dynamics simulations and is expected to derive an approach to describe the finite temperature behavior of the magnetocrystalline anisotropy. The postdoc will organise the workflow within the subproject hosted at Uppsala University and participate in setting up software tools to ensure the data transfer to the project partners.
About the project
We are engaged in the field of computational materials science, with a focus on magnetic materials for energy applications. Our current project concentrates on developing sustainable permanent magnets for automotive applications. To identify new candidates, we will employ high-throughput and data mining studies. Our goal is to predict the intrinsic properties of materials across a range of operating temperatures by combining DFT codes with spin dynamics methods. hile finite-temperature approaches for calculating magnetization and exchange integrals are available, other key quantities, such as magnetocrystalline anisotropy, still lack suitable finite-temperature modelling on the same level as these other quantities. To enhance materials prediction, the postdoc will develop a new approach to describe the temperature dependence of magnetocrystalline anisotropy. The postdoctoral position is part of the European research project MaMMoS, funded through HORIZON EUROPE. Working on the MaMMoS project offers a unique opportunity to be part of a European research environment that spans materials modelling across various length scales, experimental work, and industrial implementation.
Requirements
- PhD degree in physics (condensed matter) or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in this field. Note: The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.;
- Strong background in theoretical magnetism;
- Experienced in handling ab initio methods and spin dynamics codes;
- Excellent programming skills (e.g., Python, C or Fortran);
- Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral);
- Capable to independently organize the work in the project;
- Ability to work in a team.
Additional qualifications
- Experience with high-performance computing.
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