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Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), Boschini' group

Program ID:
Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS)-Boschini' group-PHD [#29112]
Program Title: 
Ph.D. student at the ALLS ARPES laboratory
Program Type:
Student programs
Program Location:
Varennes, Quebec J3X 1P7, Canada
Subject Area: 
Condensed Matter Physics / Condensed Matter Physics, Electronic Structure, Strongly Correlated Materials
Appl Deadline:
none (posted 2024/11/01)
Program Description:
   

Led by Prof. Fabio Boschini, the time-resolved ARPES (TR-ARPES) laboratory at the Advanced Laser Light Source (ALLS) user facility at INRS-EMT is a state-of-the-art system for investigating dynamical electron interactions in a wide variety of quantum materials upon intense long-wavelength light excitation.

TR-ARPES technique has been applied to a wide variety of quantum materials, and offers direct access to how light-matter interaction can control the many-body interactions and, consequently, their electronic band structure [see Boschini, Zonno, Damascelli Reviews of Modern Physics 96, 015003 (2024)]. This Ph.D. project falls into investigating how ultrafast changes in the electronic band structure of correlated materials may lead to the emergence of novel ordered phases.

The role:
A successful candidate is an individual with a background in one or more of the following areas: experimental and theoretical condensed matter physics, electronic band structure of solids, many-body physics, and ultrafast spectroscopies.

Under the supervision of Prof. Boschini, ALLS research associates, and postdoctoral fellows, the successful candidate will lead forefront investigations of quantum materials with the state-of-the-art TR-ARPES machine at ALLS.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
  • Propose and lead TR-ARPES studies of quantum materials;
  • Take relevant/mandatory classes in a timely manner;
  • If eligible, apply to relevant scholarship opportunities;
  • Actively participating in the preparation of manuscripts for publication, as well as of presentations at scientific conferences.
Qualifications:
Education – Master in relevant field (physics, engineering physics, material science)

A background in one or more of the following areas: experimental and theoretical condensed matter physics, electronic band structure of solids, many-body physics, and ultrafast spectroscopies.

Exceptional Candidates with solely a B.Sc. degree may be considered if they are willing to enroll in an M.Sc. program and successfully transfer to a Ph.D. program.

Location:
The ALLS user facility is located at the Institut national de la recherche scientifique, EMT centre (1650, boul. Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, Quebec, Canada), about 20 km off Montreal. It is accessible from the Longueuil Terminus/Metro station via a 20-minute bus ride. Occasional home office days can be accommodated.

How to apply:
REQUIRED MATERIAL
  • Proof of M.Sc. degree or an official statement from the university confirming that it will be obtained within one year from the date of application (B.Sc. degree if justified)
  • Curriculum vitae, with publication list if applicable
  • 1-page cover letter
  • 1-page research statement (references can be placed on another page) describing past/current results, as well as possible future research projects using TR-ARPES.
  • Contact information of two (2) references
All the required materials should be combined in a single PDF, and submitted to both Prof. Boschini (fabio.boschini@inrs.ca) and Dr. Gauthier (nicolas.gauthier@inrs.ca).

DEADLINE
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning December 2nd 2024, until the position is filled.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 20-minute screening interview. Successful candidates will be asked to prepare a 20-30 minute presentation of a current or past project for the final interview.

Financial support:
INRS offers several scholarship programs. All students are entitled to receive financial support during their graduate studies. The minimum guaranteed support is 8,334$ per trimester, for twelve consecutive trimesters. The average duration of a Ph.D. program at INRS is four years. More details are available here (French only): 

Equity Statement:
INRS fosters a healthy learning and research environment where individual differences are recognized and respected. All qualified individuals are invited to apply, especially members of groups under-represented in the STEM fields such as women, visible minorities, indigenous people, members of the LGBTQ2+ communities and people with disabilities.


We are not accepting applications for this program through AcademicProgramsOnline.Org right now. Please see the program description above on how to apply.
Contact: Nicolas Gauthier
Email: email address
Postal Mail:
1650 Bd Lionel-Boulet
Varennes (Qc)
J3X 1P7
Web Page: https://www.boschini-researchgroup.com/