PhD Scholarship on Semiconductor Nanowires (NETHERLANDS)

The Photonics and Semiconductor Nanophysics group (http://www.phys.tue.nl/psn) at the Eindhoven University of Technology (The Netherlands) has an open PhD position on Nanowire Growth.

Position:

Semiconductor nanowires are promising for applications such as chemical sensors, LEDs, solar cells, transistors, and quantum information devices. These one-dimensional structures show an unprecedented ability to combine different semiconductor materials due to their small dimensions. The central goal of this project is to develop, control and exploit new ways of tuning nanowire properties, which will lead to new and unexpected multifunctional materials. We want to use structure-, defect- and strain- engineering to tailor advanced nanowire properties. The goal is to build up understanding of the growth mechanism and to control with atomic precision the morphology, structure, composition, and size of these materials, since these will define

and enable our control over the physical properties of the resulting materials.

Requirements:

Excellent candidates with a master of science in experimental chemistry or physics are invited to apply. A background related to synthesis of nanomaterials, crystallography, condensed matter physics, optical/structural characterisation is appreciated.

Employment Conditions:

The appointment is for four years. You will be an employee of the university with a competitive salary as well as excellent secondary benefits (holiday allowance, etc.). The research in this project must be concluded with the attainment of a PhD degree. A salary is offered starting at Euro 2042.- per month (gross) in the first year and increasing up to Euro 2612.- per month (gross) in the last year. Moreover 8% bonus share (holiday supplement) is provided annually, as well as a 8.3% end of year allowance. Assistance for finding accommodation can be given.  TU/e offers you also the opportunity for personal development by developing your social and communication skills. We do this by offering every PhD student a series of courses that are part of the Proof program an excellent addition to your scientific education (Proof program).

More information on employment conditions can be found here: http://w3.tue.nl/en/services/dpo/.

Information:

More information about the University can be found at: www.tue.nl. For more information on the position please contact Prof. dr. Erik P.A.M. Bakkers, email: e.p.a.m.bakkers@tue.nl.

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