PhD student position in Low-Noise HEMTs and amplifiers

The Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience focuses on research, innovation and education within the fields of future electronics, photonics, bio- and nanosystems. A close collaboration with Swedish and international partners within academy, industry and society enables scientific excellence and creates an innovative environment. In addition to the 200 researchers and Ph D students, MC2 houses a cleanroom for micro- and nanofabrication with the latest equipment.


Information about the division
Microwave Electronics Laboratory (MEL) at MC2 (www.chalmers.se/mc2) at Chalmers carries out research in novel high-frequency device technologies and their implementations in circuits and systems.

Major responsibilities
We are looking for a PhD student interested in exploring physics of the lowest noise transistors in the world.

During many years, we have developed knowledge in devices and circuits for very low-noise amplifiers used in microwave instrumentation. More precisely, these devices are nanometer-sized transistors, so-called InP HEMTs, designed and processed in the nanofabrication cleanroom laboratory at MC2. Together with a company, Low Noise Factory AB, we have demonstrated such transistors in amplifier demonstrators. The amplifiers are now being used in advanced instruments for science, e.g. radio astronomy, low temperature physics and even quantum computers.

We are looking for a student with an interest in physics, technology and design of ultra-low-noise transistors and amplifiers for microwave applications. There are a number of challenges in understanding and utilizing the InP HEMT device for both very high (>200 GHz) and very low frequencies (< 1 GHz).

A Ph.D student position at our laboratory gives you both the general knowledge base in microwave technology as well as a cutting edge in a device research subject which prepare you in defending an academic thesis at a public dissertation. The Ph.D position is nominally four years and includes three years of research projects and one year of classes. In addition, teaching for undergraduates can be added to the position which accordingly will prolong the Ph.D program.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of four years.

Qualifications
A suitable background is Master of Science (civilingenjör) in Physics (F) with classes in (microwave) electronics alternatively Electrical Engineering (E) with classes in physics/microwave engineering. It is essential to have a strong inner driving force for pushing a project as well as excellent collaboration skills in a research team. This research is carried out in GigaHertz Centre (www.chalmers.se/ghz), a joint collaboration between Chalmers and the best microwave companies in the world.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20140180 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically via Chalmers webpage.

Application deadline: July 31, 2014

For questions, please contact:
Professor Jan Grahn, MC2, jan.grahn@chalmers.se, +46 730-346299

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