PhD Student- Oxide Nanoelectronics Group

Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia, Spain

Updated: about 1 month ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 18 Apr 2024

18 Mar 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia
Research Field

Physics
Other
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Spain
Application Deadline

18 Apr 2024 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

37,5
Offer Starting Date

1 May 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

Description of Group/Project:  

The research will focus on studying structure-properties relationship in novel quasi-bidimensional complex oxides. Our group has wide experience in the synthesis of single-crystal "freestanding" oxide membranes, with ferroelectric, magnetic or electronic properties. These membranes can be integrated in technologically relevant platforms (silicon/flexible polymers) making them highly appealing for novel applications in electronics, sensors, actuators, energy harvesters, etc. On top of that, they offer exciting possibilities to explore new physics in these multifunctional materials. This project aims to explore the tuning of oxide functionalities at the nanoscale via mechanical manipulation of the membranes, exploiting their demonstrated flexibility which allows us to induce microscopic wrinkle textures, as well as macroscopic bending and stretching. The student will make use of state-of-the-art scanning probe microscopy, as well as macroscopic electrical characterization techniques, to unveil the coupling of order parameters with strain and strain gradients in the functional membranes at different scales.

 

Main Tasks and responsibilities:

  • Fabrication of epitaxial films and freestanding membranes of complex oxides.
  • Development of in-situ strain manipulation devices.
  • Characterization via different variable-temperature atomic force microscopy techniques.
  • Electrical measurements (dielectric, transport)
  • Process and analysis the characterization data.
  • Elaboration of periodic reports to keep track of the project progress.
  • Preparation of scientific manuscripts and presentations in conferences or workshops to showcase the results to the scientific community.

Requirements
Research Field
Physics
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Specific Requirements
  • Education:

Degree in Physics, Materials Science or Nanotechnology

Enrolled in, or finishing, a Master's Degree in Materials Science or similar

 

  • Knowledge andProfessional Experience:

High level of experimental skills. Experience in thin films deposition methods and/or scanning probe microscopy would be appreciated.

Programming skills.

 

  • Personal Competences:

Proficient English level (both written and spoken), capacity to work both independently and in collaboration with other members of the group, innovation, perseverance, and resilience.


Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

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Additional Information
Benefits
  • Full time work (37,5h/week)
  • Contract Length: Temporary
  • Location: Bellaterra (Barcelona)
  • Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.
  • Support to the relocation issues.
  • Life Insurance.

Estimated Incorporation date: May 2024


Selection process

How to apply:

All applications must be made via the ICN2 website https://jobs.icn2.cat/job-openings/612/phd-student-oxide-nanoelectronics-group and include the following:

  • A cover letter.
  • A full CV including contact details.
  • 2 Reference letters or referee contacts.

    • Applications will be continuously reviewed.


    Additional comments

    Equal opportunities:

    ICN2 is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion of people with disabilities.

    ICN2 is following the procedure for contract of people with disabilities according with article 59 of the Royal Decree 1/2015, of 30 of October.

     


    Website for additional job details

    https://jobs.icn2.cat/job-openings/612/phd-student-oxide-nanoelectronics-group

    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    INSTITUT CATALÀ DE NANOCIENCIA I NANOTECNOLOGIA
    Country
    Spain
    State/Province
    Barcelona
    City
    Cerdanyola del Valles
    Geofield


    Where to apply
    Website

    https://jobs.icn2.cat/job-openings/612/phd-student-oxide-nanoelectronics-group

    Contact
    State/Province

    None
    City

    Bellaterra
    Website

    http://icn2.cat/en/
    Street

    Campus UAB, Bellaterra (Barcelona)
    Postal Code

    08193
    E-Mail

    [email protected]

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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