Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- University of Iceland
- Department
- The Faculty of Physical Sciences
- Research Field
- Physics
- Researcher Profile
- Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Country
- Iceland
- 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
The Faculty of Physical Sciences seeks applicants for two postdoctoral positions within the field of magnetic metamaterials. The positions are funded for up to two years by the Icelandic Research Fund
Main tasks
Field of work
Magnetic metamaterials feature in various emerging technologies including deep machine learning and brain inspired computing, where coupled magnetic nano-oscillators are used to mimic the neurons in our brains. Such neural networks are highly efficient at recognition, classification and prediction tasks and could consume less energy in performing these tasks than current computing schemes. Within this project the postdoctoral researcher will work on the development of an experimental framework for the control of magnetic ordering and dynamics in magnetic metamaterials. The researcher will explore ways to utilize collective phenomena in systems composed of magnetic islands arranged in specific patterns, which exhibit magnetic properties beyond those of their individual constituents. The work will involve thin film deposition and patterning, as well as structural and magnetic characterization of magnetic films and nanostructures at local and international facilities.
The research group
The supervisors will be Dr. Unnar Arnalds and Dr. Snorri Þorgeir Ingvarsson, Professors of Physics at the Faculty of Physical Sciences, and Dr. Fridrik Magnus, Research Professor at the Science Institute. The work is part of a larger grant of excellence project which employs 3-4 other PhD students and postdocs working on related subjects. Postdocs are expected to guide doctoral students. The group has facilities in the University of Iceland's Microtechnology Core.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Physics
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- PhD degree in physics, applied physics, materials science, or related fields.
- Experience of one or more of the following: thin film deposition by PVD, patterning and magnetic characterization.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
Wages according to the current collective agreement by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and Félag háskólakennara.
The start date of the position is negotiable but preferably around September 1st 2024.
Applications shall include:
- A cover letter describing the applicant's research interests and reasons for applying (max. 1 page).
- Curriculum vitae (3 page maximum).
- Copies of university diplomas and a link to the PhD thesis (in English).
- Names and contact information of two potential references.
All applications will be answered and applicants will be informed about the appointment when a decision has been made. Applications can be valid for six months from the end of the application period.
Appointments to positions at the University of Iceland are made in consideration of the Equal Rights Policy of the University of Iceland (http://www.hi.is/haskolinn/jafnrettisaaetlun#markmid2). The University of Iceland has a special Language Policy (https://www.hi.is/ haskolinn/malstefna_haskola_islands).
The School of Engineering and Natural Sciences employs approximately 360 people in academic positions. The School offers an international working environment, with the number of international employees and students increasing each year. Currently about a quarter of all employees and graduate students are international. There are around 2900 students at the School, divided into six faculties, including approximately 350 MS students and 150 doctoral students. Research institutes at the School are the Science Institute that divides into the Institute of Earth Sciences and Institute of Physical Sciences, Institute of Life and Environmental Sciences, Engineering Research Institute and the Institute for Sustainability Studies which is an interdisciplinary institute and belongs to the five schools of the University of Iceland. More information about the University of Iceland can be found here https://english.hi.is/
Further information For further information please contact Prof. Arnalds (uarnalds@hi.is), Dr. Magnus (fridrikm@hi.is) or Prof. Ingvarsson (sthi@hi.is).
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 2
- Company/Institute
- University of Iceland
- Country
- Iceland
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
Contact
- City
- Reykjavík
- Website
- Street
- Sæmundargata 6
- Postal Code
- 101
- fridrikm@hi.isuarnalds@hi.is