Postdoc Research in Thermal Transport in III-V optoelectronic Devices

Job description

The position is at the Department of Materials and Nanophysics of the KTH Information and Communication Technology. KTH (www.KTH.se) is a leading research and teaching institution in Europe. The position is tenable at the Department of Materials and Nanophysics (www.kth.se/en/ict/forskning/material-och-nanofysik) of the KTH Information and Communication Technology. In the context of a Swedish Research Council (VR) research project, we seek an enthusiastic, highly motivated and qualified researcher to carry out research on thermal transport in III-V semiconductor device-like structures. The aim of the project is to understand in-plane and across-plane thermal transport in semiconductor multilayers and heterostructures with micro-to nanometer features. While the research work is strongly experimental, a solid theoretical and modelling component will need to be carried out in the context of thermal management. The appointee will work under the supervision of Prof. C. M. Sotomayor Torres in close collaboration with two main groups in the department, those of Profs. S. Lourdudos and S. Anand, and with the Phononic and Photonic Nanostructures group of the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (www.icn.cat/~p2n/).

The successful candidate will become responsible for the day-to-day work of the project “Heat transport in III‐V semiconductors: phonon engineering for thermal management”, which includes sample design, growth specifications, structural electrical and optical characterisation, thermal studies and modelling, documentation and publications. She or he is expected to carry out publishable research in the general field of phononics.

The responsibilities associated with the position include: (i) Perform research of the highest standards in thermal transport in the Nano scale and phononics; (ii) Organise own work and the collaborations with other groups based technical discussions, research plans, implementation and analysis of experiments, theory and simulations using COMSOL or similar software, contribution to laboratory development; (iii) Dissemination of results in high impact journals, directly relevant major international conferences, workshops and web-based means; (iv) active participation in the academic life of the groups involved.

Qualifications

The candidate should hold a PhD in solid-state physics, physical electronics or electronic & electrical engineering. She or he should have research experience in the science and engineering of phonons in semiconductor systems. The candidate should be familiar with semiconductor optoelectronics, micro- and nanofabrication, electrical and optical and or thermal properties of semiconductors. Above all the candidate should have a demonstrated potential for scientific achievements and good communication skills. Proficiency level in the use of the English language is essential (written, spoken and listening/reading comprehension).

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Application

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

1. Resume or CV including a list of publications
2. Copy of PhD degree certificate and transcripts from university and graduate studies
3. Cover letter with a statement of the applicant’s research experience relevant to experimental work in nanoscale thermal transport in semiconductors.
4. Contact information of three professional references (e-mail and phone number)

Please note that all material needs to be in English, apart from the official document.

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Form of employment: Time limited. A two-year fixed-term appointment.

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