About the position 

The post doc position is part of a research team in project aimed at utilising point contact spectroscopy, THZ optical spectroscopy and PEEM to tune Phonon-magnon coupling in oxide nanostructures. The main focus for the candidate is to be responsible for local electrical measurements (STM based point contact spectroscopy) and connect and contribute to the work of the two PhD students. The research will be performed in a combined local at NTNU and together with an international team. The local team is a collaboration between the department of physics / QuSpin (Professor Erik Wahlström - 1 PhD student and 1 PostDoc) and department of electronic systems and the oxide electronics group (Professor Thomas Tybell, 1 PhD student). Internationally the group will collaborate with Stockholm University (Stefano Bonetti), University of Barcelona (Ferran Macia)  and JAIST Kanazawa (Toshu An).

The period of employment is 4 years  with teaching duties.

Duties of the position

• Be main responsible for STM-based point contact studies of thin film samples. In home laboratory and in Kanasawa (Japan).
• Be coordinating contributing to the work of the two PhD students and the experiments they perform:
  • Thin film growth and THz characterisation (In home laboaratory and Stockholm (Sweden)
  • Basis characterisation of magnetodynamic properties of thin film samples.
  • Sample design and characterisation of pulsed propagating wave spectroscopy samples as stand-alone or grown on top surface acoustic wave patterns.
  • Combined magnetodynamic/acoustic PEEM based experiments performed at ALBA, Barcelona (Spain).

Required selection criteria

• You must have completed a Norwegian doctoral degree within Condensed matter physics or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian PhD.
• Strong experimental and theoretical solid state physics background.
• Experience with STM characterization, preferably spectroscopy.
• Electrical measurement techniques / instrumentation.
• Ability to work outside Norway for extended periods (Barcelona (Spain), Kanasawa (Japan) and  Stockhom (Sweden).  

The appointment is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants and national guidelines for appointment as PhD, post doctor and research assistant  

Preferred selection criteria

• Radio frequency / ferromagnetic resonance characterization.
• Design of instrumentation.
• Electrical/magnetic characterization of solid state system.
• Work in cryogenic sample environments (liquid Helium based).
• Documented good written and oral English.

Personal characteristics

• High ambition and motivation for experimental work
• High ability for group/team-based work.
• Well focused and planned.

We offer 

• Exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment. The work environment is the centre of excellence QuSpin, a large environment exploring the future physics at the borderline of quantum physics and spintronics within the physics department and the oxide electronics group within the department of electronic systems.
• An open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues 
• Favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund 
• Employee benefits

​Salary and conditions

As a Postdoctoral Fellow (code 1352) you are normally paid from gross NOK 553 500 per annum before tax. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. 

The period of employment is 4 years with teaching duties.  

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU. After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work. 

The position is subject to external funding. 

It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution on a daily basis. 

About the application 

The application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for the assessment must be in English.

Publications and other scientific work must follow the application. Please note that applications are only evaluated based on the information available on the application deadline. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria which are set out above.  

If, for any reason, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account, recognizing that the quantity of your research may be reduced as a result. 

The application must include : 

• CV, certificates and diplomas 
• transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's-, master's- and PhD degrees.  
• Letter of application
• Name and address of three referees 

If all, or parts, of your education has been taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education. Description of the documentation required can be found here. If you already have a statement from NOKUT, please attach this as well. 

Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief description of your participation. 

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal and interpersonal qualities. Motivation, ambitions, and potential will also count in the assessment of the candidates. 

NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA. 

General information 

Working at NTNU 

A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background.  

The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.  

As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted. 

Information Act (Offentleglova), your name, age, position and municipality may be made public even if you have requested not to have your name entered on the list of applicants. 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Erik Wahlstrøm, email erik.wahlstrøm@ntnu.no If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Magnus Gautvik, e-mail: magnus.gautvik@ntnu.no
 
Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Diploma Supplement is required to attach for European Master Diplomas outside Norway. Chinese applicants are required to provide confirmation of Master Diploma from China Credentials Verification (CHSI).  

If you are invited for interview you must include certified copies of transcripts and reference letters. Please refer to the application number 83/21 when applying.  

Application deadline: 19.09.2021 

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Deadline 19th September 2021
Employer NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Municipality Trondheim
Scope Fulltime
Duration Fixed Term
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