Italian Institute of Technology (Genova, Italy) and Scuola Normale Superiore (SNS Pisa) invite applications for PhD positions in the Quantum Materials Theory group.

We work on modeling materials where competing interactions between spins, orbital and structural degrees of freedom result in complex orders, such as spin spirals, skyrmions or strongly interacting magnetic and ferroelectric orders in multiferroics, carrying promise for novel functionalities. The work is performed in close collaboration with leading experimental and theoretical groups.

We are looking for a motivated candidate with a solid background in condensed matter physics, interest in materials theory, good command of written and spoken English.

The deadline for applications is August 30th, 2016. more information at http://psi-k.net/jobs/phd-position-in-t … condense/, https://www.iit.it/opening/124-2-phd-po … sed-matter