Postdoctoral Researcher in Micromagnetic Modeling

Job summary

A postdoctoral researcher is sought to engage in micromagnetic modeling of a new rare-earth-free permanent magnet system at a leading technical university. The role involves close collaboration with multiple departments to model, synthesize, and characterize the magnet, focusing on optimizing its properties through iterative research.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in physics, engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in micromagnetic modeling and magnetism.
• Proficiency in Fortran or high-performance numerical methods.
• Experience in writing and publishing scientific articles.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage complex tasks.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the open-source micromagnetic model MagTense for modeling tasks.
• Research and determine the ideal microstructure of the rare-earth-free permanent magnet, including grain size, shape, and composition.
• Collaborate with postdocs from other departments to iterate on the synthesis of the magnet.

Skills

• Expertise in micromagnetic modeling techniques.
• Familiarity with CUDA for parallel computation.
• Competence in using Matlab and Python for modeling tasks.

Education

• A PhD degree (or equivalent) is required for this position.

Tools

• MagTense (micromagnetic modeling software).
• Fortran programming language.
• CUDA for parallel processing.