The newly established “Light-matter interactions” group at PSI invites applications for a PhD position with a focus on simulating angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES). The goal is to combine model and first-principles approaches that allow to explore Berry curvature and topological properties from quantum materials. The project is embedded into the collaborative research network NCCR MARVEL (https://nccr-marvel.ch) and offers excellent opportunities to collaborate with leading experimentalists at PSI and at the Swiss Light Source.
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Excellent Master degree in Physics
Good knowledge of condensed matter physics
Knowledge in one or more of the following is a plus: photoemission/photoionization, light-matter coupling in solids, density functional theory, programming skills
Good level of English
The “Light-matter interactions” group lead by Michael Schüler and is part of the growing Laboratory for Materials Simulations under the directorship of Nicola Marzari. The activities of the group are split between PSI and the University of Fribourg, where the student will be enrolled. An overview of the research in the group can be found here.
PSI is located in the beautiful north of Switzerland. The position comes with a competitive salary, support for travel and commute, and excellent working and living conditions.
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest/motivation and a CV to michael.schueler[at]psi.ch.