Post-doc research position “Magnetron Sputtering of Piezoelectric Thin Films”

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Post-doc research position “Magnetron Sputtering of Piezoelectric Thin Films”

Deadline Published on Vacancy ID 2036
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Academic fields

Natural sciences

Job types

Postdoc

Education level

Doctorate

Weekly hours

38—40 hours per week

Salary indication

€4060—€5331 per month

Location

Drienerlolaan 5, 7522NB, Enschede

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Job description

The XUV Optics Group at Twente has started a new multidisciplinary research program on these topics. We develop forefront fundamental research, relevant to high tech applications Industrial Focus Group XUV Optics. The research will take place in a state-of-the-art thin film laboratory within the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology at the University of Twente, in collaboration with various academic and industrial partners.

Challenge
Your goal is to develop the key material science required for mastering magnetron sputtering of piezoelectric thin films. This includes:
  • Exploiting new deposition schemes and parameters of reactive magnetron sputtering, aiming for optimal piezoelectric thin film materials performance.
  • Developing the understanding of the piezoelectric film structures and their functional properties using characterization techniques such as AFM, XRD, SEM and DBLI and detailed analysis.

Requirements

  • You have a PhD degree in materials science, physical chemistry or engineering, solid state or surface physics or a related field.
  • You have proven experience in reactive magnetron sputtering and its plasma diagnostics, preferably in reactive sputtering of oxides or nitrides.
  • You are an excellent team player in an enthusiastic group of scientists and engineers working on a common theme.
  • You are creative, like to push boundaries, and are highly motivated to address a major science challenge in thin film physics
  • You are fluent in English and able to collaborate intensively with industrial and academic parties in regular meetings and work visits.

Conditions of employment

  • You will be appointed on a fulltime position for 2 years with possible extension.
  • The university offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues in a stimulating scientific environment.
  • The post-doc salary is between € 4.060 and € 5.331 gross per month depending on experience and qualifications.
  • The offer further involves: a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.3%, a solid pension scheme, a minimum of 29-day holidays, and numerous professional and personal development programs.

Department

The University of Twente stands for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which leads change, innovation and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands. We have a strong focus on personal development and give scope for carrying out pioneering research. The Faculty of Science & Technology works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders.

The XUV Optics group is embedded in the MESA+ Institute | University of Twente, which is one of the largest nanotechnology research institutes in the world, delivering competitive and successful high-quality research. The institute employs 500 people of which 275 are PhD’s or PostDocs. With its unique NanoLab facilities the institute holds 1250 m2 of cleanroom space and state-of-the-art research equipment.

The University of Twente is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Because of our diversity values we do particularly support women to apply.

Additional information

Your reaction should include:
  • an application/motivation letter, emphasizing your specific interest and motivation for this particular project,
  • a detailed CV, containing your publications list, contact details of referees, and an academic transcript of B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. education.

An interview and a scientific presentation will be part of the selection procedure. For detailed information, you can contact Dr. Muharrem Bayraktar at m.bayraktar@utwente.nl, +31 53 489 3910.

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