PhD Position
Physics/Materials Science
You will investigate how electrons are getting localized when transition metal oxides (manganites) transform from a metal to an insulator, and how this relates to the occurrence of a proposed electrical polarization. Your work will directly aim on the interplay of orbitals, magnetic moments, electron localizations and the crystal structure. This work may have impact on the understanding of colossal-magneto resistance, superconductivity, multiferroicity and other interesting phenomena in perovskite related materials.
To study these effects you will perform x-ray experiments (resonant and non-resonant diffraction as well as absorption) as a member of a small team. Experiments will be performed at the SLS with unique experimental equipment and at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) in Grenoble.
Your profile
You have a master in physics and enjoy working in an interdisciplinary, internationally oriented environment and you can easily integrate in a small team. A good command of English is required.
You will be registered as a PhD student at the ETH Zurich. The working place is PSI, Villigen.
We are looking forward to your application.
For information about the position, please contact Dr. U. Staub, phone +41 56 310 44 94, e-mail: urs.staub@psi.ch.
We look forward to your application: PAUL SCHERRER INSTITUT, Human Resources, Mrs. Stefanie Steinbrückner, ref.code 6313-01, CH-5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland or stefanie.steinbrueckner@psi.ch.
