Research Fellow (Spintronics)

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The School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) at NTU Singapore hosts research and education activities in two divisions: Division of Mathematical Sciences (MAS) and Division of Physics and Applied Physics (PAP). MAS covers diverse topics ranging from pure mathematics to the applications of mathematics in cryptography, computing, business, and finance. PAP covers many areas of fundamental and applied physics, including quantum information, condensed matter physics, biophysics, and photonics. Over the years, SPMS has attracted talented individuals from around the world and Singapore to join as scientific leaders and researchers.

A one-year postdoc research fellow opportunity is available for the project Power Efficient Spin-Devices via Orbital Current-driven Electronics (Orbitronics), led by A/Prof. S.N. Piramanayagam at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. The role seeks a candidate with expertise in electronic structure and transport theories, along with practical experience in magnetism and spintronics. The project aims to develop efficient methods for utilizing orbital currents in spintronic applications, involving numerical simulations of orbitally driven magneto-transport phenomena. The candidate will collaborate closely with experimentalists, actively contributing to experiment design and data analysis discussions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out theoretical and numerical studies on orbitally driven transport phenomena: orbital Hall effect, orbital Edelstein effect, orbital-to-spin conversion, current-induced magnetization dynamics, etc.

• Analyzing the above-mentioned phenomena by means of first-principles methods based on the density functional theory and quantum transport formalisms implemented in a home-built post-processing program.

• Finding suitable material candidates and optimizing device structures to fully harness orbital currents for spintronic applications.

• Collaborating with experimentalists in the group to design experiments and to analyze experimental data.

• Taking the role of bridging experiment and theory in the group, for example, explaining theoretical concepts to experimentalists.

• Presenting the results in domestic/international conferences and in the form of research articles in scientific journals.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Physics or Material Science with expertise in first-principles calculations and a strong background in condensed matter physics and quantum transport theories.

• Research experience in magnetism, spintronics, or quantum transport.

• Proficiency in using computing clusters or supercomputers for large-scale simulations and familiarity with the Linux environment.

• Effective communication skills for discussions with experimentalists and clear explanation of theoretical concepts.

• Proficient in English, both written and oral forms is essential to conduct research.

• Ability to work independently on theoretical projects while collaborating effectively in a team with experimentalists.

The College of Science seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.