Aalto University is a new university with over a century of experience. Created from a high-profile merger between three existing leading universities in Finland – the Helsinki School of Economics, Helsinki University of Technology and the University of Art and Design Helsinki – Aalto University opens up new possibilities for strong multidisciplinary education and research. The university has 20 000 students and a staff of 5 000 including 370 professors.

Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering, Department of Micro- and Nanosciences invites applications for:

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER in nanotechnology specializing in thermoelectrics or nanofabrication including biological systems

The Department of Micro- and Nanosciences (http://nano.aalto.fi) conducts research in the fields of micro- and nanotechnologies. Aalto University and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have during the past ten years invested strongly in acquisition of large-scale nanofabrication facilities. Presently the joint clean room of the Micronova Research Center is an established and internationally recognized infrastructure used by researchers at the department, by other schools of Aalto University, as well as by other academic and industrial partners. It is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to and benefit from this infrastructure.

Department’s research activities include nanomaterial and nanodevice fabrication technologies.  Present and future electronic, photonic and various sensing devices contain novel nanomaterials and nanostructures that facilitate new functionalities. New directions include application of nanofabrication technologies in life science and multifunctional nanostructured thin film coatings. External research funding sources include the Academy of Finland, the Finnish Funding Agency for Innovation (Tekes), European Union research programs, and various industrial and corporate partners.

Potential projects include the development of thin film thermal sensors for thermal mapping, as well as conversion of light to transport fuels through integrated optoelectronic cell factories.

The thermal sensor project aims to study the thermal and electrical material properties as well as integrate them to a prototype device and determine the performance of the prototype. The research is a part larger international consortium within the Horizon 2020. The work involves fabrication and characterization of functional thin films on flexible substrates, and design, fabrication and characterization of a sensing device made of those materials.

The proposed research aims to develop and integrate optoelectronic and nanostructured materials with microbes in a hybrid process for efficient conversion of light energy to microbially produced transport fuels. This project is a close collaboration between Aalto University and Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT), where our part lies in the material science. The work involves the designing of nanostructured optoelectronic materials for water and carbon dioxide photocatalysis and the use of nanostructured surfaces to enhance the immobilization of cells.

Responsibilities

In addition to research work, persons hired are expected to participate in the supervision of students and teaching following the standard practices at the department.

Qualifications

  • PhD degree or equivalent within materials science, physics, nanoscience or similar
  • Willingness and ability to interact with colleagues within both experiment and theory
  • Ability to work independently, to plan and carry out complicated tasks, and to be a part of a large, dynamic group
  • Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken
  • Ability to adapt and apply knowledge to new challenges
  • Plan and deliver projects
  • Demonstrated ability to write detailed and accurate reports and scientific publications

Following skills are beneficial in the task

  • Nanofabrication and thin film deposition
  • Experience  in clean room work and optical lithography
  • Electrical and optical measurements
  • Experience with transparent conductors
  • Building of experimental characterization tools
  • Experience with plasmonic materials
  • Good track record on material development
  • Demonstrated technical skills and knowledge of semiconductor processing and process equipment

Salary and place of work

Aalto University follows the salary system of Finnish universities. Salary will be based on the salary system of Finnish universities and the expected starting salary is around 3,400-3,800 €/month, depending on experience and qualifications, and it will increase with responsibilities and performance over time. In addition to salary, the contract includes occupational health benefits, and Finland has a comprehensive social security system.

The annual total workload of teaching staff at Aalto University is 1600 hours.

The position is located at the Aalto University Otaniemi campus in Espoo, Finland.

The starting date is negotiable, preferably by June 2015. The positions will be initially filled for 1 year, with a possible extension of 1 year.

Further information

For further inquiries please contact Professor Ilkka Tittonen: Ilkka.tittonen@aalto.fi, or Doctoral Candidates Mikko Ruoho: mikko.ruoho@aalto.fi and Ville Pale: ville.pale@aalto.fi

Application period and instructions

The applications are submitted through the eRecruitment system no later than on 15.2.2015 (link to the recruitment system can be found below this advertisement).

The application materials for the postdoctoral position include:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • List of publications (with the most significant publications highlighted)
  • Names and contact information for two references
  • Three representative papers in PDF format
  • Degree information and course transcripts with grades

All application materials should be submitted in English. The application materials will not be returned.

Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.

Espoo, Finland 19.1.2015

Aalto University

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