PhD in Nanoscience

March 21, 2008

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Titile : PhD in Nanoscience

Description :

This proposed research aims to design and functionalize (arrays of) top-down fabricated silicon nanowires to investigate their electronic and physico-chemical properties. The control over the device geometry and the electrical contacts will be among the challenges faced. Additional challenges include the exploitation of designed, responsive properties (e.g., magnetic, light-induced, switching, conformational changes, specific binding) via the chemical functionalization of the silicon nanowires, and elucidating electronic transport mechanisms in the fabricated nanodevices. This interdepartmental, experimental research involves clean room chemistry at the TU Delft Nanofacility, surface chemistry and electronic investigation.

Requirements —————- University Graduate We are looking for an excellent and motivated experimental researcher with an interest in molecular electronic devices. The candidate should have an MSc degree in chemistry, physics, or materials science and should also have good communication skills in English (both in writing and in speaking).

Organization ————– Delft University of Technology Applied Sciences Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognized level. Education, research and design are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools. The Faculty of Applied Sciences is the largest faculty of TU Delft, with around 550 scientists, a support staff of 250 and 1,400 students. The faculty conducts fundamental, application-oriented research and offers scientific education at the bachelor, master and doctoral levels. The faculty is active in the fields of Life and Health Science and Technology, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science and Technology, and Applied Physics.

Conditions of employment —————————— Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2500 – 3000 Maximum salary amount in Euro’s a month 2558 Employment basis: Temporary for specified period Duration of the contract: Four years Maximum hours per week: 38 Additional conditions of employment: The successful candidate will be employed full-time by the TU Delft for a fixed period of 4 years within which he or she is expected to write a dissertation leading to a doctoral degree (PhD thesis). The monthly salary for a PhD will be to a maximum of € 2558 gross in the fourth year. Benefits and other employment conditions are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. Delft University of Technology strives to increase the number of women in higher academic positions; women are therefore especially encouraged to apply. For more information about this position or to apply, please contact Dr. L.C.P.M. de Smet, phone: +31 (0)15-2781035, e-mail: l.c.p.m.desmet@tudelft.nl. To apply, please e-mail a detailed CV along with a letter of application and the contact details of at least two references before April 30, 2008 to Dr. de Smet. When applying for this position, make sure to mention vacancy number TNWDCT08-025.

Homepage : www.dct.tudelft.nl/noc

Category : PhD position

Keywords : molecular electronic devices, nanowires, surface modification, sensors

Contact : Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from: Dr. L.C.P.M. de Smet, for more information about the position Telephone number: +31 (0)15-2781035 E-mail address: l.c.p.m.desmet@tudelft.nl

Name : Dr. Louis de Smet
Email : l.c.p.m.desmet@tudelft.nl

Scholarship Tags: Nanoscience, PhD, PhD in Nanoscience