About the position:

The aim of the candidate is to explore design and synthesis of magnetic perovskite oxide thin films for studies of phonon-magnon coupling. Main focus will be PLD synthesis, structural and magnetic characterization as well as ultra fast spectroscopy. The research will be performed in a combined local at NTNU and international team.

The local team is a collaboration between the oxide Electronics Group at Department of Electronic Systems and the oxide group (Professor Thomas Tybell, 1 PhD student) and the Physics department/QuSpin (Professor Erik Wahlstrøm - 1 PhD student and 1 PostDoc). Internationally the group will collaborate with Stockholm University, University of Barcelona and JAIST Kanasawa.

You will report to the Head of Department.

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Required selection criteria:

The PhD-position's main objective is to qualify for work in research positions. The qualification requirement is that you have completed a master’s degree or second degree (equivalent to 120 credits) with a strong academic background in physical electronics, experimental condensed matter physics, or materials science with focus on magnetic thin films, with a grade of B or better in terms of NTNU’s grading scale.

If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation. If you are unable to meet these criteria you may be considered only if you can document that you are particularly suitable for education leading to a PhD degree.

The appointment is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants and national guidelines for appointment as PhD, post doctor and research assistant.

Strong experimental and/or theoretical solid state electronics or solid state physics background Ability to work outside Norway for extended periods, Kanasawa (Japan) and Stockhom (Sweden).
Documented good written and oral English. Preferred selection criteria

Competence in physical deposition of perovskite oxides. X-ray characterization of functional materials Experience with ultra fast optical spectroscopy

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We offer:

• exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment, The work environment is the oxide electronics group in collaboration with the centre of excellence QuSpin, a large environment exploring solid state electronics/physics at the borderline of quantum physics and spintronics.
• an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
• favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• employee benefits

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About the application:

The application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for the assessment must be in English (ta stilling til dette)

Publications and other scientific work must follow the application. Please note that applications are only evaluated based on the information available on the application deadline. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria which are set out above.

The application must include:

• CV, certificates and diplomas
• Motivation letter
• Academic works - published or unpublished - that you would like to be considered in the assessment (up to 5 works)
• Name and address of three referees

Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief description of your participation.

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability.

NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA.

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Application deadline: 08.02.2021.

The job advertisement can be found here