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Postdoctoral Researcher (Hybrid Nanoelectronics and Nanophotonics)
The Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering covers a wide range of research topics and education in the field of electronics and communications engineering. The Laboratory for Future Electronics in the responsibility area “Electronic and Bio Materials and Manufacturing” focuses on materials and processes for future electronics, and has begun a collaboration with the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) and Department of Chemistry and Bioengineering (Chemistry) to open up new horizons for a new generation of electronics by combining semiconductor technology, nanofabrication and smart chemistry.
Job description:
The research project “Photonically Addressed Zero Current Logic through Nano-Assembly of Functionalized Nanoparticles to Quantum Dot Cellular Automata” (PhotonicQCA) is funded by The Academy of Finland. The project is highly ambitious and combines elements of semiconductor epitaxy, nanofabrication, supramolecular chemistry and photo- and quantum physics, as well as design of novel circuit architectures.
The work involves:
fabrication of nanoscale templated quantum dot structures based on III-V semiconductor multilayers grown by MBE (MBE growth by designated technical staff at ORC), especially the patterning processes for templating; characterisation of the structures by measuring spatially resolved photoluminescence and electrical properties; study of charge injection, confinement and migration between quantum dots in QCA (quantum dot cellular automata) type structures; reporting of results in scientific literature. Research results obtained during the project will be published through appropriate scientific channels with the intention to target high impact journals.
Requirements:
The successful applicant is required to hold a doctoral degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline and possess the competence to pursue independent scientific work. A good understanding of semiconductor physics and basic quantum mechanics is important, as is either experience in nanofabrication techniques such as nanoimprint lithography, e-beam lithography and focused ion beam techniques. Experience in spatially resolved photoluminescence and electrical characterization techniques would be a strong advantage. Good English language skills are essential, and the working language of the project will be English.
Salary:
The salary will be based on both the job demands and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the University Salary System. According to the criteria applied to teaching and research staff, the position of a Postdoctoral Researcher is placed on the job demands levels 5-6. In addition, employees receive performance based salary.
Trial period:
Trial period of four (4) months applies.
Other:
The position will be filled for a fixed term period of up to 13 months, commencing 1 July 2015 or as soon thereafter as possible and ending on 31 August 2016.
For more information, please contact:
For more information, please contact Prof. Donald Lupo, tel. +358 40 849 0614, email firstname.lastname@tut.fi.
How to apply:
Applications must be submitted in English by TUT online application form. Closing date for applications is 1 June 2015 (at 24.00 EEST / 21.00 UTC).
All applications must be enclosed with the following:
- CV
- list of publications
- description of research interests.
Additional information on attachments to applications.
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