PhD Scholarship in sensing and switching hidden nanomagnets (NETHERLANDS)

Description of the PhD project

In nanophysics great advances have been made in using scanning probe microscopy to image and tune surface phenomena with ultimate resolution. Very recently, it is suggested that these tools are able to ‘look below the surface’ by exploiting anisotropically propagating electrons. Inspired by these intriguing first observations, a novel imaging and manipulation method will be developed by the OIO candidate that is able to uniquely address nanometer-scale ferromagnetic entities embedded well below a metallic surface. Using spin-dependent electron waves strongly focused due to the anisotropy of the Fermi surface, it will be possible to explore spin imaging and manipulation in the true nanometer regime! 

This vacancy will be promoted at the PhD Workshop Beijing.

Conditions

The OIO position is financed by FOM for a period of four years. We are searching for an excellent candidate with a master of science in experimental (applied) physics. A background related to condensed matter physics, nanomagnetism, spintronics, and/or scanning tunneling microscopy will be appreciated. 

Appointment and salary

We offer:

• A challenging job in a young, ambitious research team
• A highly dynamical, international, and multidisciplinary research environment
• A full-time appointment for four years (start date as soon as possible)
• Gross monthly salary from €2042 (first year) to €2612 (fourth year) in line with the Collective Agreement for Dutch Universities
• An attractive package of fringe benefits, including end-of-year allowance, a personal development program for Ph.D students (Proof program), and excellent sport facilities

Information

Prof. dr. ir. H.J.M. Swagten
Department of Applied Physics, TU/e
P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Tel : +31-40-247 4855

Please send us your applications by using the 'apply now' button on the TU/e website.

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