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PhD scholarship at the University of Queensland, Australia (computational materials phyics)

19 Feb 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
The University of Queensland
Department
School of Mathematics and Physics
Research Field
Physics » Solid state physics
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Australia
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

A PhD position is available in the School of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Queensland (UQ), under the supervision of Dr Carla Verdi. The project, funded by the Australian Research Council, will be focused on the computational modelling of quantum emitters in hexagonal boron nitride, in collaboration with Prof Milos Toth and members of the experimental Quantum Materials and Nanophotonics Group at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). 
The scholarship will cover tuition fees and a living stipend according to the current UQ rates and is open to both domestic and international students. The commencement date is flexible and can be agreed with the chosen applicant, commensurate with the Australian goverment's visa requirements for international students.
Additional details are provided at this link.
 
Requirements:
-Bachelor's degree with Honours or Master's degree in Physics, Materials Science or a related discipline.
-Background in condensed matter and materials physics or a related field, ideally with experience in computational research.
-Good written and oral communication skills. Note that international students must generally meet UQ's minimum English language requirements (overall IELTS of 6.5 or equivalent).
-Previous experience in materials modelling using first-principles methods is highly desirable.
-General entry requirements are listed here.
 
How to apply:
Before applying, you are encouraged to contact directly Dr Carla Verdi (c.verdi@uq.edu.au) to discuss your suitability for this scholarship. Please include your academic CV and a personal statement (max. 1 page) addressing your motivation for pursuing a PhD in this area and any previous experience with computational materials physics or other relevant research.
Additional project details and instructions to apply are provided at the link above. 
Please apply by 6 March. Later applications will be considered if the position has not been filled.
 
The University of Queensland is one of the top universities in Australia. It is a world-leading, research-intensive university located in the heart of Brisbane, Queensland, offering a friendly and multicultural environment committed to research and teaching excellence. The School of Mathematics and Physics is one of the largest Schools at UQ, hosting an extensive postgraduate research program in both Condensed Matter Physics and Quantum Science.
The University of Technology Sydney, with which the project will collaborate, is Australia's Top Young University and ranked within the Top 200 universities worldwide. It hosts a node of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems, of which the Quantum Materials and Nanophotonics Group is part.

Requirements

Research Field
Physics » Solid state physics
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

See the PhD scholarship link

Specific Requirements

See the PhD scholarship link

Languages
ENGLISH

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
School of Mathematics and Physics
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
City
Brisbane
Postal Code
4072
Street
The University of Queensland
Geofield

Contact

State/Province
Queensland
City
Brisbane
Website
Street
The University of Queensland
Postal Code
4072
E-Mail
c.verdi@uq.edu.au