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PhD position: Scanning Probe Spectroscopy Investigation of Molecular Quantum Spin Systems
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a strong experimental background in Solid State Physics, Surface Science or Quantum Nanoscience who wants to pursue cutting-edge research. In this project, you will synthesize and characterize strongly correlated quantum many-body spin systems using methods based on scanning probe microscopy. You will study local excitations at the single spin site level in bottom-up fabricated nanographene chains using a low-temperature scanning tunneling microscope. In combination with multiconfigurational simulations, such experiments will determine the energetics and dynamics of electronic and spin excitations in these strongly correlated quantum many-body systems. Obtaining precise and flexible control over spin sites and interactions will open ways toward the operation of carbon-based quantum spin devices.
Keywords: Quantum many-body spin systems, scanning probe microscopy and spectroscopy, ultrahigh vacuum, solid state physics, correlated electrons, nanographenes, spin chains
Required qualifications include a Master's Degree in Physics, Physical Chemistry, Materials Science, or equivalent with a strong background in solid-state physics or quantum nanoscience. Prior experience with scanning probe microscopy, ultra-high vacuum technology, low-dimensional materials, or computational nanoscience are advantageous but not strictly required. We are looking for a highly motivated team player that is curious to learn new things, and has excellent English communication skills.
Required qualifications include a Master's Degree in Physics, Physical Chemistry, Materials Science, or equivalent with a strong background in solid-state physics or quantum nanoscience. Prior experience with scanning probe microscopy, ultra-high vacuum technology, low-dimensional materials, or computational nanoscience are advantageous but not strictly required. We are looking for a highly motivated team player that is curious to learn new things, and has excellent English communication skills.
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website: www.empa.ch/nanotech@surfaces
contact: Prof. Dr. Roman Fasel, roman.fasel@empa.ch
application: https://bit.ly/49OCjlx
website: www.empa.ch/nanotech@surfaces contact: Prof. Dr. Roman Fasel, roman.fasel@empa.ch application: https://bit.ly/49OCjlx