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A PhD position is available within Fabrication of Van-der-Waals Heterostructures by Chemical Vapour Deposition at DTU Nanotech.
Introduction:
Two dimensional materials - including graphene, hexagonal boron nitride, the wide range of available layered metal dichalcogenides and others – can be layered up into so-called Van-der-Waals heterostructures in order to engineer new device properties and functionalities. Chemical vapour deposition is a proven technique for the scalable growth of graphene and other 2D materials, and is one of the most promising routes for mass-fabrication of 2D materials.
During this PhD position, we expect you to investigate the feasibility of growth of a wide variety of 2D materials by CVD in a range of CVD systems, develop methods to handle those materials which are sensitive to ambient environments, and demonstrate successful techniques for the production of Van-der-Waals heterostructures through direct epitaxial CVD growth, repeated transfer or any means necessary. Further, you will be able to measure the resulting structures in a complete range of characterisation systems using a technique-agnostic device platform developed in-house, or however you see fit.
Responsibilities and tasks
We offer a 3 year PhD position to perform research in the following areas:
- Chemical vapour deposition-based growth of 2D materials on catalyst layers
- Epitaxial CVD growth of VdW heterostructures
- Transfer and layering of 2D materials into VdW heterostructures
- Characterisation of 2D materials
- Production of proof-of-concept optoelectronic devices based on VdW heterostructures, with demonstrable scalability
Qualifications
Candidates should have a master's degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide .
Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Researcher Tim Booth and Professor Peter Bøggild.
We offer
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Researcher Tim Booth, phone (+45) 4525 6355 and Professor Peter Bøggild, phone (+45) 4525 5723.
You can read more about DTU Nanotech on www.nanotech.dtu.dk .
Please do not send applications to this e-mail address, instead apply online as described below.
Application
Please submit your online application no later than June 18 2014. Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file. The file must include:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
- Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here )
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
DTU Nanotech - the Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology - is situated in the northern part of Copenhagen. DTU Nanotech is a centre of excellence in micro- and nanotechnology utilising sciences across the traditional boundaries of technology, thereby enabling innovative solutions for the benefit of society. DTU Nanotech has approx. 220 staff members. With 40 % international employees, the department constitutes an international environment.
DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,700 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 10,000 students are educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.
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