PhD Student Position in Physics of Graphene
Reference number REF 2010/51
Application deadline 2010-04-15
We seek a highly motivated and skilled student to take part in an ongoing experimental effort at Quantum Device Physics laboratory of the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience - MC2, Chalmers University of Technology regarding the newly discovered material, graphene.
The project will be run by the prospective applicant together with masters students, a Post doc and professors working within the field. Totally, there are about 15 PhD students, 8 Professors and Associate- and Assistant Professors in the group representing an international environment and the home of many national and EU projects, primarily in the field of quantum computation.
Job description
Graphene is a single layer of graphite which has only recently been isolated and studied. Graphene is versatile both for fundamental studies and applications like various sensors and high-frequency devices. Graphene is mechanically robust and can be nanostructured to make very small electronic circuits. Its superb mechanical properties can be used for nanomechanical devices, including mass sensors. The long electron spin coherence time in graphene promises good performance in spintronics.
The objective is to utilize various techniques in fabrication of graphene, characterization methods with resolution down to the atomic scale, and device fabrication to i) assure reproducible supply of high-quality graphene, ii) to structure graphene for sensing applications and high-frequency devices using nanofabrication methods and functional substrates (high-k materials, ferroelectrics), iii) investigate fundamental aspects such as impurity scattering, adsorbents, and electron-phonon interaction in graphene nanostructures, including their effects on charge and spin transport.
The student will utilize a range of nanofabrication tools like e-beam lithography and Focused-Ion Beam (FIB) etching and methods to analyze graphene like Atomic-Force Microscopy (AFM) and RAMAN spectroscopy. The student will also electrically characterize graphene samples and devices at low temperatures (0.05 - 100 K) and high magnetic fields (up to 12 T).
Required qualifications
A suitable background for candidates is a M.Sc. in Physics or Engineering Physics with a strong interest in experimental Solid State Physics and nanofabrication techniques. Computer programming skills in (MatLab and LabVIEW, in particular) and experience of working in a clean-room environment are the merits.
The student will have the main responsibility of the project that will be carried out within the framework of ongoing research programs on graphene electronics. The prospective PhD student should be able to start during the first half of 2010.
In order to improve the gender balance at the Department, we welcome applications from female candidates.
Application procedure
The application shall be written in English and include the following items:An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position
Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents
Curriculum Vitae
Letters of recommendation and name of reference persons (optional)
The application shall be sent electronically as pdf or zipped documents. Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
If any material is not available electronically or cannot be transferred to pdf format, the material can be sent as a hard copy to Registrar. The applicants name and the reference number (REF 2010/51) must be written on the first page of the application.
Address:
Registrar
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg
Sweden
Further information
Professor August Yurgens
yurgens@chalmers.se
Union representatives
- SACO: Jan Lindér
ST: Marie Wenander
SEKO: Johan Persson
All reachable via Chalmers exchange: +46 31 772 10 00
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