PhD Student i physics, within the discipline of

PhD Student i physics, within the discipline of simulations and theory of photonics


The research at the division of Solid State Physics is focused on different aspects of semiconductor physics, ranging from materials science via quantum physics to different applications. The division is at the center of the major interdisciplinary research environment within nanoscience and nanotechnology at Lund University - the Nanometer Structure Consortium at Lund University (nmC@LU). Lund Nano Lab is a central key facility for fabrication of material and devices on the nanoscale. The division is also heavily involved in the undergraduate education, especially within the "Engineering Nanoscience" program.

During 2014 - 2018, the Nanometer Structure Consortium will host the EU project "Nanoscale Materials for Energy: Fundamentals, Safety and Applications (PhD4Energy)", a FP7 Marie Curie Innovative Doctoral Program that will train in total 12 early-stage researchers (PhD students). The scientific focus is the material science, growth and application of semiconductor nanowires for photovoltaics, light-emitting diodes and thermoelectrics, safety investigations of nanoparticles, and energy conversion at the molecular scale. The project requires advanced materials science, nanocharacterization, interdisciplinary methods, and close collaboration between theory and experiment. All PhD students within PhD4Energy will perform an internship at a Swedish or international company or at a major research facility as part of their training.
For more information see: www.nano.lth.se.


Arbetsuppgifter

The PhD student will work on a fundamental science project focused on the theory of light-matter interaction in semiconductor nanowires which may have applications in energy-relevant devices. The project will involve theoretical calculations of the interaction of light with nanowire arrays and may include the development of new concepts and methods. A wide variety of nanowire materials will be studied, including heterostructured nanowires. The project will also involve optical measurements, such as reflection and absorption measurements on the arrays, to allow for comparison with theory. A longterm goal is to be able to determine the dielectric function of exotic nanowire materials. The project will involve close collaboration with researchers specialized on nanowire fabrication.

The PhD studies contain a course part and a scientific project. The PhD student will be expected to carry out several months of internship in a company or major research facility. Active participation in outreach activities and teaching at the undergraduate level might also be a part of the job.

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Applications must contain a covering letter in which applicants describe themselves and their particular research interests. Applications must also include a CV, a copy of the applicant's Master's thesis (or a summary text if the thesis is not yet completed), contact details of at least two references, copies of grade certificates, and any other documents that the applicant wishes to refer to. Applicants are also required to answer the job specific questions in the final steps of the application process.



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