APh.D. position in the theoretical nanoelectronics group at DTU-Nanotech is available. The basic aim is to develop a theoretical methodology and use it to calculate electronic transport properties and the effect of electronic current at the atomic scale in nano-conductors. In this project we especially wish to focus on the current-induced excited atomic dynamics in molecular-scale contacts. Our target is to model and predict the outcome of concrete experimental situations using first principles calculations based on density functional theory and non-equilibrium Greens function techniques.

The Ph.D. will be associated with the Theoretical Nanoelectronics group at the Department of Micro and Nanotechnology (www.nanotech.dtu.dk/TNE) and will engage in a close collaboration with the Nano-Science Center, University of Copenhagen and international partners on both the theoretical and experimental side.



References
[1] M.Brandbyge, J.L. Mozos, P.Ordejon, J.Taylor, and K.Stokbro. Density-functional method for nonequilibrium electron transport.Phys. Rev. B, 65 (16): 165401, 2002.
[2] J.-T. L, M.Brandbyge, and P.Hedegrd. Berry’s phase and runaway vibrations in molecular conductors. Submitted to Nano Letters.
[3] Mads Brandbyge. Atomic waterwheels go to work. NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY, 4 (2): 81–82, FEB 2009.

Approval and Enrolment
The PhD scholarship is subject to academic approval and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD students at DTU. The period of employment is 3 years.