Henrik Rønnow

The Laboratory for Quantum Magnetism (LQM) at EPFL offers a PhD project in experimental quantum magnetism focused on microwave spectroscopy of rare-earth quantum magnets. The project explores how electronic and nuclear degrees of freedom become entangled, how electro-nuclear states evolve under external magnetic fields, and how their occupancy can be manipulated by external perturbations. Research will be carried out in a laboratory environment that combines synthesis of novel materials with in-house experimental techniques and access to low temperatures, high pressures, high magnetic fields, neutron and X-ray scattering, and theory and modeling. The position also involves regular use of large-scale facilities for neutron-, X-ray-, and muon-based experiments. The project is supervised by Prof. Henrik Rønnow and Dr. Ivica Živković within the Laboratory for Quantum Magnetism, part of EPFL in Lausanne. EPFL describes itself as a world-renowned research and education center, and the advert highlights a collaborative setting with state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment. The role includes independent doctoral research, experiment design and execution, analysis and interpretation of experimental results, scientific writing, conference presentations, supervision of student projects, basic administrative support, and contributions to teaching.