DTU Danchip invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor in technology development within micro- and nanofabrication with special focus on exploring new materials in the fields of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), and Chemical Vapour Depostion (PE-CVD and LP-CVD).  Another field of focus is research that contributes to understand the general scaling of especially etching (including wet etching) processes from micro to nano size structures. The candidate is expected to start April 1, 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter.

DTU Danchip is one of the largest facilities in Northern Europe for top-down micro- and nanofabrication with a broad spectrum of advanced processing and measurement equipment supporting research, education and production activities in the fields of MEMS,NEMS, optical communication, µ-fluidics, and biochemistry.

Responsibilities and tasks
You will be hired on a 4 years contract to strengthen our current research activities and build-up new material platforms of general future interest for the users of our cleanroom. The main focus is to build a fundamental understanding of the deposition processes through careful and systematic studies of the inter-play between material properties and the parameter space of the deposition processes. Initially, ALD process technology development will have high priority. Here, we intend to pursue both growth of metal- as well as dielectric layers for making high-quality, ultrathin multi-layer films.

DTU Danchip/DTU CEN hosts a broad range of micro/nano-fabrication technologies as well as highly advanced characterization equipment which will be brought into extensive use in the studies. These include but are not limited to ALD, PECVD, LPCVD as well as PVD processing tools which in combination with the unique characterization capabilities including ellipsometry, AFM, XPS, and a world-class assembly of advanced FE-SEM / FIB-SEM and TEM. We expect the candidate to have an expertise in one or more of these fields and to have a broad understanding of the technologies.

The candidate will be responsible for training and supervision of Master- and PhD-students in the field.

Qualifications
Candidates must hold a PhD degree related to micro- and nanofabrication and at least one previous Postdoc position in the field. Moreover, the candidate should have:

• practical and theoretical experience with ALD and/or CVD processing
• a thorough understanding of the fundamental chemistry and physics governing cleanroom processing
• experience with most of the above mentioned characterization techniques
• documented scientific production at international level
• all-round cleanroom experience

Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to

• experience in teaching and education
• scientific production and research potential at an international level
• the ability to promote and utilize research results
• an all-round experience basis, including international experience
• the ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and external cooperation

For the specific position consideration will also be given to:

• postdoc position abroad – international experience
• ability to contribute to development of an international network
• knowledge of the Danish funding system

We offer
DTU offers 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. DTU is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The period of employment is 4 years.

The place of work will be DTU Lyngby Campus.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Head of Process Engineering, Assoc. Prof. Flemming Jensen, tel.: +45 4525 5767.

You can read more about Danchip on www.danchip.dtu.dk.

Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than February 17, 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:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Diploma (MSc/PhD)
• List of publications

Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

DTU Danchip is a national center at the Technical University of Denmark. DTU Danchip operates and maintains 1350 m² of modern cleanroom facilities enabling state of the art micro- and nanofabrication and developing a broad technology bases. DTU Danchip is central to the development of top-down micro- and nanotechnology in Denmark. DTU Danchip is hosting activities spanning from research and education to small-scale production. DTU Danchip has 40 employees.

DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,000 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 9,000 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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