PhD Student - Theoretical study of spin-orbit effects in scattering of electrons by surfaces (Closed)

We seek a motivated PhD student to work on a 3-year project devoted to the theory of spin-related effects in electron scattering from non-magnetic systems. The aim of the project is to develop an ab initio computational methodology for spin-dependent electron diffraction from crystalline surfaces. The PhD candidate will develop a quantum-mechanical band-structure-based formalism and implement it as a computer code to calculate spin-resolved energy and angular distribution of electrons reflected from or transmitted through realistic surfaces. The method will be applied to the analysis of experimental electron diffraction and photoelectron spectra of a wide range of materials. The ultimate goal is to understand the underlying microscopic mechanisms and relate the observables to the electronic structure of the material.

• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales
• Target start date: 2024/01/31

We provide a highly stimulating research environment, and unique professional career development opportunities.

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV and a brief statement of interest to the following application email below. 

Reference letters are welcome but not indispensable.

The reference of the specific opening to which the candidate is applying should be stated in the subject line, and the application must be received before the application deadline.

Although candidates are welcome to contact the project supervisors to know further details about the proposed research activity, please be aware that the application will be evaluated only if it is submitted directly to the email address listed below as application email.

• Reference: 2023/103
• Application deadline: 2023/11/07
• Application email: jobs.research@dipc.org

Applications received by the deadline will be evaluated by a Committee designed by the DIPC board on the basis of the following criteria:

• CV of the candidate (60%)
• Adequacy of the candidate’s scientific background to the project (20%)
• Reference letters (10%)
• Other: Diversity in gender, race, nationality, etc. (10%)

Evaluation results will be communicated to the candidates soon after. Positions will only be filled if qualified candidates are found.

The DIPC may revoke its decision if the candidate fails to join by the appointed time, in which case the position will be awarded to the candidate with the next highest score, provided it is above 50 (out of 100).

However, the selected candidate may keep the position if, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, the candidate duly justifies the reasons why he or she cannot join before the specified deadline, and as long as the project allows it.

This project has received funding from the MCIN program “Severo Ochoa”, under reference AEI/ CEX2018-000867-S.