The Applied Nanomagnetism (ApNano) Group at the University of Castilla-La Mancha (Ciudad Real, Spain) is seeking a highly motivated candidate to pursue a PhD in Nanoscience. The project focuses on:
“Nanoparticle-Assembled Films for Nanostructured Neuromorphic Devices”
Key details:
- Application deadline: Open
- Start date: October 2025
- Duration: 4 years
- Supervision: Dr Panagiotis Grammatikopoulos
- Location: ApNano Group Lab, University of Castilla-La Mancha
Project highlights:
- Investigation of nanoparticle-assembled thin films close to and beyond the electrical percolation threshold.
- Study of resistive switching due to stochastic formation/destruction of nanojunctions or grain boundary movements.
- Integration of experimental and theoretical approaches in nanoparticle synthesis, characterization, and modeling.
Learning outcomes:
- Mastery of nanoparticle deposition and characterization techniques, computer simulations, and theoretical modeling.
- Familiarization with research ethics, scientific writing, and project management.
- Development of soft skills: teamwork, effective communication, and dissemination of results.
- Opportunity to publish research in international peer-reviewed journals.
Requirements:
- Good first degree in Physics, Materials Science, or equivalent (MSc preferred).
- Strong computational and English skills.
- Experience in gas-phase nanoparticle synthesis, PVD, nanomaterial characterization, simulation, or AI/computational techniques is advantageous.
How to apply: Contact Dr. Panagiotis Grammatikopoulos at p.grammatikopoulos@uclm.es for more information.