We are seeking 2 postdocs for projects on the dynamical response of quantum materials and non-reciprocal Josephson quantum electronics. The research will be guided by Tero Heikkilä at the Condensed Matter Theory group at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland. The positions will start at earliest on the 2nd January 2025 or as agreed for a fixed term of 2 years.
Topic 1. Describing dynamical response of quantum materials
The aim of this project is to understand how the correlated states of two-dimensional electronic systems affect the dynamical response of those systems. Main emphasis will be on the superconducting state, but you have a chance also of studying magnetic materials and especially hybrid materials of superconductors and ferromagnets. The results will be essential in characterizing the properties of new two-dimensional materials and in particular their use in high-speed electronics at low temperatures. You will have a chance of collaborating with some of the best experimentalists working on 2D superconducting electronics and on optically assisted scanning tunneling microscopy. The project is funded by the Research Council of Finland.
Topic 2. Circulatory non-reciprocity in Josephson quantum electronics
This project is part of the JoGate EU project, within the Chips JU. The aim of the project is to create novel high-speed functionalities in gated Josephson junctions. In the theory project, we will assess the use of multiterminal Josephson junctions for the use in creating a finite-frequency circulatory non-reciprocity. Such functionality is highly desired in quantum electronics and can be experimentally assessed within JoGate. You will have a chance of collaborating with the top experimental groups participating in JoGate in a highly relevant topic in quantum technology.
The Condensed Matter Theory group of Tero Heikkilä has strong expertise in non-equilibrium superconductivity, quantum materials and Josephson electronics. Three of four authors of a recent review on nonequilibrium effects in superconductor/ferromagnet structures (Rev. Mod. Phys. 90, 041001 (2018)) worked in the group, and two of them, Virtanen and Heikkilä, are still there. The second project is an extension of the recent work of Virtanen and Heikkilä (PRL 132, 046002 (2024)) on which many experimental groups have indicated interest.
The duties, qualification requirements and language skills of a Postdoctoral Researcher are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines. The PhD degree required for the position must have been completed before starting the position.
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Salary
The initial annual salary range for post-doctoral researchers will be approximately 44,000 – 51,000 EUR (gross income, including a holiday bonus) depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. A trial period of six months will be used at the beginning of the employment.
The application documents that should be included in PDF format:
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview. Applications sent via emails will not be considered.
For further details, please contact Professor Tero Heikkilä, tero.t.heikkila@jyu.fi.
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