Postdoctoral Position in Magnetic Materials Design
Postdoctoral Position in Magnetic Materials Design
Uppsala University
Uppsala, Sweden
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 green energy applications. The project is a collaboration between geologists, chemists, and physicists granted by the Swedish Research Council (VR). The task of our computational group is to predict the intrinsic properties of magnetic materials using natural rare-earths compositions from ores discovered in Swedish bedrock. The candidate will combine work with DFT codes, many-electron phenomena and spin dynamics methods. The key properties of our studies are magnetization, exchange interations, and magnetocrystalline anisotropy. Working on the interdisciplinary VR project offers a unique opportunity to be part of a diverse research team that spans materials modelling and experimental work.
Duties
We are looking for a highly motivated postdoc with outstanding qualifications in the field of computational magnetism and materials theory. The successful candidate will work for 2 years within the VR project focusing on ab initio modelling of rare-earth(based) materials for permanent magnet applications. The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for performing large scale ab initio calculations and spin dynamics simulations. Intense communication between the postdoc and the experimental project partners is expected.
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 electronic structure and magnetism
- Experienced in handling ab initio electronic structure methods (DFT and beyond) 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
- Experience with handling of strongly correlated systems
© EuroJobsites 2025
