PhD Scholarship in Physics: Scanning Tunneling Microscopy Studies of Topological Nanostructures

Topological insulators (TIs) are a newly-discovered class of solid-state materials with remarkable properties and vast potential for exciting and novel applications.

A 3-year PhD Scholarship is available to work on fundamental properties of nanoscale topological insulators in New Zealand. The successful applicant will undertake research into the growth of nanostructures of topologically insulating materials, and their topological properties. The atomic scale structure and electronic properties of the nanostructures will be studied primarily using a commercial Scanning Tunneling Microscope. This work will be supplemented by electron spectroscopy experiments and calculations with international collaborators.

This work builds on ten years of experience in growing related nanostructures and is part of a project that has recently been funded by New Zealand’s most prestigious science funding agency, the Marsden Fund. The project also aligns closely with the objectives of the MacDiarmid Institute, a national Centre of Research Excellence, and the successful applicant will enjoy access to the facilities and programs of the Institute. The scholarship is worth $27,000 per annum and includes all student fees.

The successful candidate will have enthusiasm, a good honours or masters degree in physics (or related subject), and a desire to work in a multi-institutional, multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment.

Please note that all applications must include:
- A full Curriculum Vitae, INCLUDING your University transcript (i.e. list of grades awarded).
- The names of at least two people who are prepared to act as referees.
- Evidence of your English language ability.
- A clear statement about when you would expect to be able to come to NZ.

Only applications received before the deadline of 15 January 2017 will be considered.

All applications should be emailed to [Email Address Removed].

For further information go to: http://www.phys.canterbury.ac.nz/research/nano/