PhD student position in Diamond Electronics Published: 2017-10-30 Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our mission is to pursue top-quality research and education and to interact constructively with society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has 40,000 students, 7,000 employees and a turnover of SEK 6.5 billion. In the subject Engineering Science with specialization in the Science of Electricity, at the Division of Electricity, Department of Engineering Sciences, Ångström Laboratory. Starting date as soon as possible. The attractive material properties of diamond such as high band gap, high carrier mobilities, high thermal conductivity, high breakdown field strength, radiation hardness, etc., make it a very interesting semiconductor material. Recently, diamond has received great attention for applications in spintronics and valleytronics. This is because of the unique quantum mechanical properties of diamond, as well as the presence of defects, e.g. the N-V center, with extremely long spin coherence time. Diamond is considered to be a unique material for future high power, high frequency, high temperature devices like high-power Schottky diodes, MESFETs etc. for applications in power electronics, fast switching transistors and for spintronics. Designs and fabrication techniques different from conventional methods have to be employed to realize electronic devices based on thin film single crystalline chemical vapor deposited (SC-CVD) diamond. Diamond also has a huge potential to be used as detectors in high energy physics, detectors for UV and far UV radiation, radiation sensors for radiotherapy, neutron detectors etc. The position is within the field of diamond electronic devices and electronic properties of CVD diamond. Diamond is a material with extreme material properties and in particular many extreme properties as a semiconductor. It is now possible to manufacture films of high purity single crystalline diamond, which opens up the possibility to utilize these properties in future electronic and spintronic devices. The proposed work consists of: (i) Fabrication and characterization of heterostructures (AlN-C, GaN-C etc.) by CVD. (ii) Modelling and computer simulations of diamond electronic devices using device simulation software’s. (iii) Material characterization of CVD diamond by standard characterization techniques and improving methods for studying transport processes in diamond heterostructures.
Qualifications: We are looking for a strong candidate with a Master degree in semiconductor physics or material physics with some experience in one or more of:
Semiconductor device physics Semiconductor material characterization Micro/Nano structures & technology
A strong motivation and ability to work independently is desirable, and good verbal and written skills in English are required. The PhD position is for four years, extendable to a maximum of five years including departmental duties at a level of at most 20% (typically teaching). Further information http://www.teknat.uu.se and http://www.teknik.uu.se. Applications should include a brief description of research interests and relevant experience, a CV, copies of diplomas and certificates, thesis (or a draft thereof) and other relevant documents. The candidates are encouraged to provide letter(s) of recommendation and contact information to reference persons. Uppsala University strives to be an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and attracts qualified candidates who can contribute to the University’s excellence and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people of all backgrounds. Pay: According to local agreement for PhD students and teaching assistants. Starting: As soon as possible. Working hours: 100 % For further information about the position please contact Professor Jan Isberg,
[email protected] or Dr Saman Majdi,
[email protected]. You are welcome to submit your application no later than 21st of November 2017, UFVPA 2017/3904. Are you considering moving to Sweden to work at Uppsala University? If so, you will find much information about working and living in Sweden at www.uu.se/joinus. You are also welcome to contact the International Faculty and Staff Services at
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