PhD Position – Non-collinear Altermagnetic Weyl Semimetal: Polarized neutron scattering investigations
Core
Experimental research on non-collinear altermagnetic Weyl semimetals using polarized inelastic neutron scattering to uncover chiral magnon behavior and advance spintronic technologies.
Role type
PhD researcher in quantum materials and neutron scattering
Builds
Experimental evidence of altermagnetism and data on chiral magnon behavior
Domain
Quantum materials, condensed matter physics, neutron scattering
Deliverable
research
Required skills
sample preparation for neutron diffraction, inelastic neutron scattering, X-ray diffraction, magnetic property characterization (PPMS, MPMS), scientific writing and publication, student supervision
Preferred skills
experience in scattering techniques, background in altermagnetism or related quantum materials
Technologies
PPMS, MPMS, polarized neutron scattering facilities, X-ray diffraction
Responsibilities
Prepare samples for neutron diffraction experiments, characterize materials using in-house PPMS, MPMS, and X-ray diffraction, perform scattering experiments at large-scale facilities, evaluate and publish data via reports and manuscripts, cooperate with and co-supervise intern and master students
Seniority
PhD candidate, early-career researcher