Call for PhD candidates on “Development of piezoelectric patterns by direct writing applied to atomic layer deposition”

17 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Bari

Department

Physics

Research Field

Physics » Solid state physics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Italy

Application Deadline

23 May 2024 - 23:30 (Europe/Rome)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We are seeking interested PhD candidates to work on the project “Development of piezoelectric patterns by direct writing applied to atomic layer deposition”.

Multimorphic materials are materials that can give rise to multiple actuation movements and can be achieved by creating piezoelectric patterns on viscoelastic substrates. The piezoelectric material, deforming following an electrical stimulus, applies stress to the viscoelastic substrate, imposing a large deformation of the latter. The type of piezoelectric pattern, the geometric characteristics and the applied electric current will influence the amplitude and type of actuation. The deposition of piezoelectric materials in patterns on viscoelastic substrates is not trivial and will be the object of study of this project together with the study of the multimorphic materials obtained.

Method. The method that will be used is direct atomic layer processing (DALP). This is an extremely innovative technique that adapts the ALD process to direct writing: it uses micro-nozzles that deliver the precursors in the immediate vicinity of the substrate, thus exposing only a limited area of the substrate to the action of the precursors of the ALD process. The process was invented by the Danish start-up, called Atlant 3D, which will be a partner in this PhD scholarship.

Requirements

Research Field

Physics » Solid state physics

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Desired qualifications: Experience in the field of thin film deposition on surfaces and their structural characterization. Knowledge of the area of the solid state physics and surface science. Communication skills.

Specific Requirements

Requirements: Highly qualified applicants from all over the world are invited to apply. All applicants must hold a Master Degree (or get it within the Starting date) or equivalent academic degree in the fields of Physics, Chemistry or Material Science. All applicants should have excellent academic track records and demonstrate strong enthusiasm and talent for research. Fluent English is a must. Interdisciplinary and intersectoral skills are required: materials physics (deposition processes and characterization of thin films), mechanical engineering (development of programmable actuators).

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Selection process

Selection procedure: The deadline for the application is May 23rd. Send a CV, with two references, a record of the Master exams with relative grade and a motivation letter to Prof. Anna Maria Coclite at the address [email protected] . The candidates will be notified of the acceptance of their candidature and if shortlisted a time and date for the interview will be fixed. During the interview, the candidates will be asked to give a short presentation of their Master thesis with a following short discussion.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Bari

Country

Italy

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Bari

Website

https://www.uniba.it/it/ricerca/dipartimenti/fisica

Street

via Amendola 173

Postal Code

70125

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED