Postdoc in two-dimensional (2D) materials heterostructure devices

Engineeer novel hybrid heterostructures of graphene and metal-organic frameworks to tailor materials properties.

Project description
We are seeking to fill a experimental post-doctoral position with focus on material growth and device fabrication in cleanroom environment. The aim of this project is produce hybrid heterostructures of graphene and metal-organic frameworks to tailor materials properties. Candidates with background on epitaxial graphene growth on silicon carbide and device microfabrication are all welcome to apply. This project will be performed in collaboration with Chemistry and Physics department. This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment, with a competitive salary according to Swedish and Chalmers regulations.

Major responsibilities
- Eptaxial graphene growth on silicon carbide
- Device fabrication and electrical characterization at room temperature and down to mK

Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform your own research in a research group. The position may also include teaching on undergraduate and master's levels as well as supervising master's and/or PhD students to a certain extent. Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia and with society at large. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector.

Qualifications
You are an experimentalist with a solid background in condensed matter physics, with experience in growth of epitaxial graphene on silicon carbide, and device fabrication/characterization techniques in cleanroom environment.

You must hold a PhD degree awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers) in Physics, Applied Physics, Material science, Nanotechnology, or equivalent. An additional merit is if you have experience in designing and constructing experimental setups.

You are a hands-on person, with strong inner driving force and capabilities for independent work, excellent collaboration skills in a research team, and good oral and written communication skills (English).

You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two (1+1) years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230704 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Application deadline: December 23, 2023
 
For questions, please contact:
Samuel Lara-Avila
QDP/MC2
Email: samuel.lara@chalmers.se
Tel: +46(0)73 343 0253

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 


Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!