PhD position on On-chip microrefrigeration with molecule-based magnetic refrigerants, within MSCA Doctoral Network MolCal
29 Feb 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
CNR Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems- Department
Section of Bologna- Research Field
Physics
Engineering- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Italy- Application Deadline
21 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
40- Offer Starting Date
19 Feb 2024- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
HE / MSCA- Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number
101119865- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
This PhD project corresponds to the Doctoral Candidate no. 8 (DC8) vacancy notice of the MSCA “Molecule-based magneto-/electro-/mechano-calorics” (MolCal) Doctoral Network composed of 8 beneficiaries and 6 associated partners from France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom and United States. MolCal overarching scientific goal is the preparation of new molecular assemblies with outstanding potential as caloric materials for refrigeration and heat pump applications at near-ambient and very-low temperature, and their exploitation in prototype devices.
Specifically with the research activities of this vacancy notice, DC8 will work on "On-chip microrefrigeration with molecule-based magnetic refrigerants". Miniaturization of devices is a challenge that responds to the need of finding new solutions to more efficient technologies. On-chip microrefrigeration is an emerging trend in cryogenic physics since it allows replacing complex and bulky refrigerators currently is use. Such microchips can be employed as cooling platforms in all kinds of instruments that require local refrigeration down to very-low temperature, e.g. for quantum processors and high-resolution X- and gamma-ray detectors. Magnetic refrigeration based on molecule-based refrigerants is among the technologies that compete in such a race.
This doctoral research project targets the realization of on-chip refrigerators that exploit the functionalities of molecule-based magnetocaloric refrigerants, e.g., metal-organic framework compounds, synthesized by MolCal partners. The tasks will include: the design, fabrication and characterization of micron-sized devices based on a Si membrane, which will host the refrigerants in the form of droplets or thin films.
The selected DC will be hired by CNR and will be based at the Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems (IMM) in Bologna (Italy), where the main fabrication of the devices will be carried out. There will also be secondments with experienced MolCal partners: at CSIC in Zaragoza (Spain; M. A. Laguna-Marco) for integration of NbN thermometry and device testing, and at Lake Shore Cryotronics (USA; C. Radu) for training on cryogenic temperature sensor technologies.
Additional information is available on the MolCal website https://molcal.eu/dcs/
Requirements
- Research Field
- Physics
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field
- Engineering
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
The candidate should have a background in Solid-State Physics or Materials Science, with a Master’s degree in Physics (preferably) or Engineering. Experience in experimental techniques, with emphasis on growth of materials or fabrication of devices, will be evaluated positively. Experience in the use of design software or simulation platforms (e.g. CAD, COMSOL Multiphysics or similar tools) will be a plus.
Applicants must be proficient in English language.
Students currently in the final year of a Master’s degree are encouraged to apply.
Further information for the PhD enrolment at escueladoctorado.unizar.es .
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
The successful candidate will work under a 36-month employment contract in accordance with Italian national rules with full social security benefits. The MSCA DN programme offers a highly competitive and attractive salary and working conditions, which include a mobility allowance and family allowance (when corresponding), namely:
• Living Allowance of €3400/month with a correction factor to be applied per country (to allow for the difference in cost of living in different EU Member States). The gross salary after the deduction of employer’s social contributions will be confirmed upon offer, based on local tax regulations.
• Mobility allowance of €600/month.
• Family allowance of €660/month, depending on family situation at the time of recruitment.
Additional information can be found in Information Note for Marie Sklodowska-Curie fellows in Doctoral Networks .
Eligibility criteria
- Doctoral Candidate status: At the time of recruitment, applicants must not hold a doctoral degree or equivalent.
- Mobility Rule: Applicants can be of any nationality. However, applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Italy for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the appointment. This excludes short stays such as holidays or compulsory national service.
- Website for additional job details
https://molcal.eu/dcs/
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems (IMM-CNR)
- Country
- Italy
- State/Province
- Bologna
- City
- Bologna
- Postal Code
- 40129
- Street
- Via Gobetti 101
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://apply.molcal.eu/
Contact
- State/Province
Bologna- City
Bologna- Website
https://www.bo.imm.cnr.it- Street
via Gobetti 101- Postal Code
40129
[email protected]
STATUS: EXPIRED
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