PhD position in Physics

26 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Iceland

Department

The Department of Physics

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Iceland

Application Deadline

22 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Atlantic/Reykjavik)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

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

The Department of Physics seeks applicants for a PhD student position within the field of semiconductor device physics. The position is funded for three years by the Icelandic Research Fund.

Main tasks

Field of work

This Ph.D. project is focussed on the electrical properties of SiC/dielectric interfaces. This interface forms the insulating gate in SiC metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs). Today, power modules based on SiC MOSFETs are inside virtually all electric cars. During the 30 years of development physicists have played a vital role in this evolution first by inventing crystal growth processes for SiC and later advancing the necessary physical understanding of the SiO2 /SiC interface. However, despite the commercial success the SiC MOSFETs are still far from optimized and would enter new markets if the interface between SiC and the gate dielectric would be improved further. The Ph.D. work includes processing of SiC MOS devices in a semiconductor grade clean room. A substantial part of the work is detailed electrical characterization of the fabricated devices and comparison with devices obtained from international collaborators. The student will be expected to communicate results at international conferences and in scientific journals.

The research group

The supervisors will be Einar Sveinbjörnsson, Professor of Physics at the Faculty of Physical Sciences, and Dr. Arnar Már Viðarsson, post doctoral researcher at the Science Institute. The PhD work is made in close collaboration with several research groups abroad.

Requirements

Research Field

Physics

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• MSc degree in physics, engineering physics, materials science, electrical engineering or related fields.
• Experience within the field of semiconductors as well as some experience working in a clean room facility is preferable.
• Abilty to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.

The hiring is contingent on the candidate applying formally for the Ph.D. program at the University of Iceland at the corresponding department and that the application is approved by the faculty.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Additional comments

Wages according to the current collective agreement by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and the relevant trade union.

The start date of the PhD position is negotiable but preferably around September 1st 2024.

Applications shall include:

• A cover letter describing the student's research interests and reasons for applying (1 page maximum).
• Curriculum vitae (3 page maximum).
• Copies of university diplomas (BSc and MSc) and course listings with grade information (in English).
• Names and contact information of two potential references.

All applications will be answered, and applicants will be informed about the appointment when a decision has been made. Applications are valid in the system for 6 months after the application deadline.

Appointments to positions at the University of Iceland are made in consideration of the Equal Rights Policy of the University of Iceland. http://www.hi.is/haskolinn/jafnrettisaaetlun#markmid2

The University of Iceland has a special Language Policy. https://www.hi.is/haskolinn/malstefna_haskola_islands

The University of Iceland is a growing community of knowledge and is a very dynamic and interesting workplace. Our values are academic freedom, professionalism and equality. The University strives to provide flexibility and encourages participation in the progression of studies and research in all fields within the realm of the University. The School of Engineering and Natural Sciences employs ca. 400 people involved with teaching and research. The School offers an international working environment, with the number of international employees and students increasing each year. Currently about a quarter of all employees and graduate students are international. The school has around 2000 students and numerous graduate students. The School of Engineering and Natural Sciences is proud of its diversity and reform-minded environment where knowledge acquisition and sharing are paramount.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Iceland

Country

Iceland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://radningarkerfi.orri.is/?s=37451

Contact

City

Reykjavík

Website

http://www.hi.is

Street

Sæmundargata 6

Postal Code

101

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED