Job Wageningen UR (University & Research centre) - PhD position Wetting Control in Immersion Lithography

Immersion lithography enables the manufacturing of smaller semi-conductors, but this requires knowledge about wetting/de-wetting phenomena of the fluid layers between wafer and wafer hood. In a collaborative project between Wageningen University, ASML and TNO, we will investigate the functionalization of silicon and silicon carbide surfaces with organic molecules and polymers, in order to control the surface properties, as well as giving the surfaces mechanical stability, stability against high energy light and anti-reflective properties.

Suitable candidates should have a MSc in Molecular Sciences/Chemistry. Knowledge of organic or polymer synthesis and surface science is a plus. Information:
For more information about the project please contact Prof.dr. H. Zuilhof, phone number +31 317 482361 or Dr. J.M.J. Paulusse, phone number +31 317 480435.

For information about the contractual aspects please contact Mrs. N. de Vries, HRM , AFSG, phone number +31 317 485677
Application: You can apply online until February 27th.

We offer you a full-time position for a period of 18 months with a possibility of extension for 30 months. Gross salary per month € 2042,- in the first year rising to € 2612,- per month in the fourth year.
Hay-profile: Promovendus.

Wageningen University. Agrotechnology & Food Sciences Group (AFSG), Laboratory of Organic Chemistry.
AFSG is the organisation for development and transfer of knowledge in the field of sustainable applications of agro-components for safe and healthy food and non-food products.
The Organic Chemistry group (www.orc.wur.nl) constitutes a large, interdisciplinary research team involved in teaching and research on organic chemistry, with an emphasis on surface-based reactivity. Examples that gained international recognition include biofunctionalized organic monolayers and microchannels, immobilized enzymes, and bio-organic nanoparticles. The group aims to excel in the research and teaching of organic chemistry. The laboratory is well-equipped with a unique set of analysis instruments for bio-organic materials and surfaces, and has an experienced technical staff. In addition to this, the embedding within Wageningen University and Research Center adds ample biological input into our focus on chemistry-based bionanotechnology. Currently ca. 1000 students/year take part in one or more Organic Chemistry study elements provided by our faculty.

AFSG-vacatures@wur.nl