
Commitment & contract: two positions (fixed-term contract as a technologist for 12 months, renewable for up to 36 months) from March 2027
Location: Pisa, CNI@NEST (National Enterprise for nanoScience and nanoTechnology, Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa)
Project: QuanTwist (Twisting quantum spin liquids: a unique path towards novel phases of matter) FIS-2024-06649 finanziato dal Fondo italiano per la scienza “Decreto Direttoriale n. 1802 del 21-11-2024 PROCEDURA COMPETITIVA PER LO SVILUPPO DELLE ATTIVITÀ DI RICERCA FONDAMENTALE, A VALERE SUL FONDO ITALIANO PER LA SCIENZA 2024 2025” MACROSETTORE PE - PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING
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THE ROLE
The Emergent Quantum Phenomena at the Nanoscale research unit is coordinated by Dr. Alessandro Principi. The research focuses on collective and emergent phenomena in quantum materials, encompassing strongly correlated quantum matter, topological systems, and unconventional phases of matter, including quantum spin liquids and other fractionalised phases. Particular emphasis is placed on low-dimensional systems, van der Waals heterostructures, and twisted materials.
Within the framework of the project QuanTwist (Bando FIS3, CUP I53C25002150001), two positions are currently available to investigate the physics of (twisted) heterostructures of strongly correlated quantum materials. This is an exciting opportunity to pursue cutting-edge research in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
The group's research activities range from analytical and semi-analytical investigations of fundamental models to theoretical calculations of experimentally observable properties in realistic quantum materials. A central objective is to establish connections between theoretical predictions and existing or upcoming experiments. Systems of interest include, but are not limited to, van der Waals materials and candidate quantum spin liquids.
Within our group, researchers are encourage to develop independent research activities within the broader objectives of the research line. The group’s research benefits from interactions with theoretical and experimental groups studying quantum materials, strongly-correlated systems and van der Waals heterostructures. We have strong ties with the University of Manchester and collaborations with KIT, University of Wurzburg, TU/e, University of Sherbrooke, NUS, ICN2 Spain.
Research will be conducted in collaboration with the PI and other members of the group. The position offers the opportunity to develop independent research directions within the broad field of quantum many-body physics, within the scope of the funding QuanTwist project. Within the research team, your main responsibilities will be to:
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
COMPENSATION PACKAGE
The project aims to develop theoretical approaches to discover new phases of quantum matter emerging from interactions, topology, quantum geometry and emergent gauge structures. This position is financed by the Italian Ministry of University and Research within the FIS3 consolidator QuantTwist project.
Please submit your application using the online form and including:
Application’s deadline: December 9th, 2026
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