COLOSSAL MAGNETORESISTANCE IN CUPRATES? A new postdoctoral position is available within the department of chemistry at the at the University of Aberdeen to study the recently discovered giant magnetoresistance (GMR) in the underdoped phase of high temperature magnetic superconductors. Large negative magnetoresistance (up to -49%) is observed within the CuO2 layers of RuSr2Nd2-x-yCexYyCu2O10 at low temperature. The goal of this research is to determine whether it is possible to observe large values of negative magnetoresistance in other cuprates and to optimise the magnetoresistive properties.
This post is funded by EPSRC and is offered for a period of three years from 1 October 2008. It will involve the synthesis of new magnetic superconductors and subsequent measurement of magnetism and magnetotransport. Analysis of neutron and X-ray diffraction data will also be an important component of the research in order to investigate structure-property correlations. You will also be responsible for disseminating the results of this research through the writing of high quality research papers and the presentation of results at national and international conferences. You should have a relevant PhD in Chemistry, Materials, Physics or a related field. You will ideally have experience in solid state synthesis and Rietveld refinement of X-ray and/or neutron diffraction data and the measurement of magnetic and magnetotransport properties. Salary will be in the region of up to £28,832 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs or alternatively you may request an application pack by emailing your name and contact details to [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or by telephoning our 24 hour answer service on (01224) 272727 quoting NAT003R. For further particulars please contact Dr. Abbie Mclaughlin ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). The closing date for the receipt of applications is 23 August 2008. The University of Aberdeen is a charity registered in Scotland, No SC013683.
