伦敦国王学院、格拉斯哥大学最新PhD招生和奖学金信息

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01、伦敦国王学院

Theory and simulation of transport and ultrafast processes in quantum materials

King's College London | Department of Physics

博导：Dr Ivana Savic

截止日期：全年可申

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项目描述：

About the Project

One PhD position is available in the Theory and Simulation of Condensed Matter Group at the Department of Physics, King's College London, under the supervision of Dr. Ivana Savic (https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/ivana-savic). The position is fully funded for up to 3.5 years and will commence in October 2024.

The goal of this exciting project is to develop new theoretical and computational methods to describe transport and ultrafast processes in several classes of quantum materials. Our focus is modelling of electronic, vibrational and spin responses to external electrical fields and temperature gradients (electronic, thermal and spin transport), as well as their responses to light excitations on very short time scales (~fs-ps). We will develop understanding of how to control transport properties and ultrafast dynamics of selected quantum materials, which will contribute to the development of new energy-efficient devices for information and communication technologies. Materials of interest include recently discovered topological, two-dimensional and layered materials, particularly those near electronic and structural phase transitions.

The project will involve using state-of-the-art electronic structure methods to describe electronic, vibrational and spin degrees of freedom and their interactions (based on density functional theory), potentially combined with machine learning techniques. Transport and ultrafast processes will be simulated using various statistical mechanics approaches (e.g. Boltzmann transport equation, Green-Kubo approach, density matrix based methods).

The successful PhD candidate will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with leading experimental groups at Stanford University specialising in ultrafast X-ray and ARPES measurements. The PhD candidate will also benefit from the highly stimulating scientific environment in theory and simulation of materials at King's College London and Thomas Young Centre.

PhD applicants are expected to have a master-level degree in physics or a related discipline before the start of the studentship. Both UK (home) and overseas students will be considered. A strong background in solid state physics, statistical physics and quantum mechanics, and interest in material modelling and computer simulation are required. Previous experience in coding is desirable.

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Ivana Savic (ivana.savic@kcl.ac.uk) with a CV, cover letter and transcripts as soon as possible for more information and details on how to apply.

Group website:

https://www.ivanasavic.science/

To be considered for the position candidates must apply via King’s Apply online application system. Details are available at:

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/physics/postgraduate/research-degrees

Please indicate your desired supervisor “Ivana Savic” and quote research group "Theory and Simulation of Condensed Matter" in your application and all correspondence.

The selection process will involve a pre-selection on documents, if selected this will be followed by an invitation to an interview. If successful at the interview, an offer will be provided in due time.

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply

Funding Notes

Funding is available for 3.5 years and covers tuition fees for UK OR overseas, as well as a tax-free stipend of approximately £20,622 p.a. with possible inflationary increases after the first year.

02、格拉斯哥大学

PhD in Physics & Astronomy - Reproducible, equitable experimental science with open source hardware and software

University of Glasgow |College of Science and Engineering

博导：Dr Dr R Bowman

截止日期：Wednesday, January 31, 2024

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项目描述：

About the Project

Automation has revolutionised manufacturing, logistics, and myriad other aspects of modern life. While this includes some scientific laboratories, the specialist nature of experimental research means one-size-fits-all automation is frequently inadequate. Enabling more scientists to automate their experiments will lead to higher throughput, more reliable results, and a more trustworthy scientific record.

This project aims to make custom laboratory automation accessible to a wider range of researchers – those with less programming experience, scientists without access to expensive automation systems, and experimentalists who must customise their hardware. We will meet this aim by developing hardware and software approaches to create new instruments, and link existing ones together. We will use technology developed for widely-used products, such as Internet of Things communication protocols, embedded microcontrollers and low-cost sensors.

Over the last five years, Dr Bowman’s research group has led the OpenFlexure Project. We release designs, instructions, and software for an automated lab microscope, under a license that permits anyone to build, sell, and improve it. This enables local producers like BTech in Tanzania to make and, crucially, fix microscopes in underserved regions - for education, research, and potentially medical use. Thousands of microscopes have been made around the world by the OpenFlexure community, giving access to sophisticated, automated microscopy.

Over the coming years, we collect calibration data to understand how well each microscope has been built, testing the hypothesis that sharing technology openly makes it more reproducible. The technology that underpins the OpenFlexure Microscope can be generalised to other instruments, so building and using this evidence base could have far-reaching impact.

This PhD project will involve developing protocols to improve the reproducibility of microscopy experiments, sharing those through open hardware and software designs, and contributing to global efforts to make use of automation for better microscopy in both scientific research and healthcare. There will be opportunities to work with cutting-edge microscopy techniques, biomedical researchers, companies, and community groups that are all connected to the Openflexure project.

Specifically, we will build on the foundation of the OpenFlexure project to support more automated, more repeatable experiments. This will include developing and sharing automation code, creating open hardware, and working with collaborative groups to agree standards and protocols. You will get involved with the development of a thriving open source hardware and software project, which includes hands-on labwork as well as software development. Our group has a track record of creating tools that can be relied upon by others, and we place a high priority on research integrity and quality assurance, skills that are highly valued by future industrial employers.

This project would suit a student who is keen to engage with high quality open source software and hardware development. You will join the Optics Group, based in Physics and Astronomy, a research team that covers a wide range of pure and applied research, including quantum imaging, fundamental properties of light, atom optics, and microscopy. However, this project is highly interdisciplinary and will involve work with biologists, medics, engineers, and social scientists.

A degree in physics, engineering, or computer science would be the best preparation for this project, though candidates who have qualified in another discipline (especially biomedical) will be considered if they are able to show they have (or can learn) the relevant skills and background knowledge in physics and engineering.

There is significant flexibility in where your PhD would focus, and interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr Bowman informally to discuss further, before or after submitting an application.

How to Apply:Please refer to the following website for details on how to apply:

http://www.gla.ac.uk/research/opportunities/howtoapplyforaresearchdegree/.

Funding Notes

This project is funded internally by the Royal Society and a Lord Kelvin/Adam Smith fellowship, with funds sufficient for a UK student. It will provide home tuition fees and provide a stipend at the UKRI rate for 4 years (£18,622 for academic year 2023/24).International fees are significantly higher, but the project’s budget may be able to part-fund an international student if a scholarship is available to cover living expenses.