Benefits
The position includes competitive salary, medical care, and research and conference expenses for: 1 year for postdoctoral researchers (with possibility to extend 1 or 2 more years), or 4 years for PhD candidates.
The project is part of the CONNECT project, funded by the FWO and FNRS. We offer an exciting environment where to thrive as an independent researcher. KU Leuven ranks among the top 50 universities in the world (top 11 in Engineering in Europe) according to the "Times Higher Education" ranking 2022 and ranks #7 (top in Europe) in the "World’s Most Innovative Universities" ranking elaborated by Reuters. KU Leuven offers an exciting multi-disciplinary research environment, top-notch facilities, and a broad range of training courses for staff. Located in Belgium, at the heart of Europe, and less than 3 hours by train from cities like Paris, London or Amsterdam, Leuven is a cultural and historical city with a vibrant international student lifestyle.
Eligibility criteria
We are looking for an outstanding PhD or Postdoctoral research candidate with:
- Education and training in Applied Physics or Engineering focused on experimental work in material science:
- Experience working in a chemistry lab and/or glovebox.
- Hands-on experience with crystalline materials characterization and electronic microscopy, especially TEM.
- Interest in electronic/energy materials and/or nanomaterials.
- Solid theoretical knowledge in two or more of the following fields: nano/microfabrication, printed electronics, crystalline materials characterization, solid-state physics. - For postdoctoral candidates, a strong publication record is required: 3 or more peer-reviewed papers in Q1 journals, and presentation in at least two international conferences.
- Proven track record of teamwork, demonstrated through joint papers, participation in consortium-based projects, etc.
- Willingness to navigate an interdisciplinary and fast-paced working environment.
- An international profile with experience working in different countries is desirable.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory.
- Other: please feel free to highlight it in the motivation letter.
Selection process
For more information, please check our group website: https://www.molina-lopezresearchlab.com or contact Prof. Francisco Molina-Lopez ([email protected] ) with the subject “PhD/Postdoc position”.
You can apply for this job no later than 15/06/2022 via the online application tool
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