We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for a 2-year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, externally funded by the Kiwi Innovation Network Pre-seed Accelerator Fund. The fellowship is focused on the commercialisation of new types of Indium Gallium Zinc Oxide (IGZO) thin film transistor topologies for flat panel displays.

The successful candidate will work in a team lead by Dr Martin Allen in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Canterbury, with support from the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology. The MacDiarmid Institute (www.macdiarmid.ac.nz) is New Zealand's premier research organisation concerned with high quality research in materials science and nanotechnology. Information about the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering's current research profile is available on our website: www.elec.canterbury.ac.nz

Applicants must have relevant research skills and experience, demonstrated by a corresponding high publications standard, in the following areas:

* Physical vapour deposition growth of indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO) or other similar zinc oxide based materials
* Semiconductor device fabrication (preferably IGZO thin film transistors)
* Electrical and optical semiconductor characterisation techniques.

The successful candidate should be able to start in October 2013, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Located on a picturesque campus, the University offers an extensive range of services and facilities, inclusive of library and art collections, child-care centres, health centre, recreation centre, pharmacy, bookshop and cafes. You will have the opportunity to work alongside members of a world class, diverse academic community and enrich your own professional and personal development.

The closing date for this position is: 30 August 2013.

Applications for this position should include a cover letter, resume/CV with contact information for three professional referees, and a publications list, to be combined into one document and submitted online.

Should you wish to email any further additional attachments or have queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to Rochelle Golby, HR Administrator, email rochelle.golby@canterbury.ac.nz

Further information about this role can be obtained by contacting Dr Martin Allen, email martin.allen@canterbury.ac.nz

For more information about the University, How to Apply, and recommended browsers, please visit us online at: www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus

Internal candidates should apply via the Careers option in Employee Self-Service: http://ucpeople.canterbury.ac.nz

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