Origin of Electron Pairing Without Superconductivity
This research aims to theoretically explain how electrons pair up in SrTiO3 quantum dots without causing superconductivity, working with experimental data.
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Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: May 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: Approximately $99,200 stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance for postdoctoral tenure of 2-3 years.
Summary: Postdoctoral fellowship to conduct theoretical research on the microscopic origin of electron pairing without superconductivity in SrTiO3 quantum dots, combining first-principles density functional calculations with model Hamiltonians in collaboration with experimental groups.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents with a Ph.D. earned within the last 5 years; requires contacting a Research Adviser prior to applying.
Description
This NRC Research Associateship Program fellowship supports a postdoctoral researcher to investigate the microscopic origin of electron pairing without superconductivity, recently observed in SrTiO3 quantum dots at temperatures above the superconducting critical temperature. The research is theoretical and involves combining first-principles density functional theory (DFT) calculations with model Hamiltonians to elucidate the pairing mechanism. The project will be conducted in collaboration with experimental efforts aimed at discovering the underlying physics of this phenomenon.
The research is situated at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC, within the Materials Science & Technology division. The position offers access to state-of-the-art computational resources and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
