Research Fellow (PostDoc) – Electron Microscopy of 2D Materials – Ref.01.24.03

17 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

INL

Department

Human Resources

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Portugal

Application Deadline

18 Feb 2024 – 23:00 (Europe/Lisbon)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

HE

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Job Reference: Ref.01.24.03

Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)

Location: Braga, Portugal

Group/Unit: Atomic Structure-Composition of Materials

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Duration: 36 months

 

Open Date for Applications: January 17th , 2024

Closing Date for Applications: February 18th , 2024, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)

 

Key words: #noveltransistors #2Dmaterials #transmissionelectronmicroscopy #electronspectroscopy

 

Overview

Global energy demand for information and communication technologies may reach up to 20% of total energy by the end of the decade. Innovations on transistor technologies, following Moore’s law, can, in part, compensate for this rise and improve sustainability by providing more energy-efficient electronics.To sustain miniaturisation, and improve performance of electronics, new transistor technologies are needed that can overcome this limit.

This project will develop a scalable Dirac transistor technology based on large area integration of 2D and 3D Dirac materials (e.g., graphene and CoSi), and the realisation of high-performance device demonstrators at technologically relevant length scales.

 

In this project, the Atomic Structure-Composition of Materials research group is dedicated to understand the role of interfaces and defects in Dirac semimetal/semiconductor systems, via advanced transmission electron microscopy studies and correlations with device data and models.

We are looking for a qualified Research Fellow to join our team and focus on advanced electron microscopy of 2D materials under the project HORIZON-RIA – AttoSwitch, with the code 101135571.

 

Job Duties

The job duties will be the following:

• Contributing towards conducting and producing high quality original research with other colleagues, following the objectives of the aforementioned project;
• Using aberration corrected TEM/STEM coupled with EDS and EELS to determine the structure, composition, atomic electric field and charge distribution of both mono- and multilayer structures;
• Compounding research activities and results and disseminate such results in research papers and reports;
• Engaging in collaborative research with researchers from other clusters and Institutions;
• Engaging in RTDI activities together with industrial and other entities ensuring timely and accurate deployment of compounded knowledge to such entities;
• Participating in national and international conferences.

 

Mandatory Qualifications

Education

• PhD in Physics, Engineering Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience

• TEM and STEM imaging techniques. These include, phase contrast TEM, diffraction contrast TEM, high angular annular dark field (HAADF) STEM and bright-field (BF) STEM, annular bright-field (ABF) STEM and Differential Phase Contract (DPC) STEM;
• Imaging of nanomaterials, including low-dose imaging, as well as 3D data acquisition and reconstruction;
• Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS);
• Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS);
• Image processing and standard software for electron microscopy;

Technical Skills

• Materials characterisation and computer simulations.

Other Skills

• Matlab, Python, Multislice Simulations.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

Experience

• Working and/or academic experience in microelectronics/nanoelectronics;
• Experience in 2D Materials;
• Experience in STEM-DPC, STEM-Ptychography and 4D STEM;
• Sample preparation of materials, such as metals, ceramics and 2D materials.

 

Personal Skills

• “Hands-on” approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines;
• Problem Solving ability;
• Ability to work independently and as team player;
• Good communication skills.

 

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary;
• Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges;
• Private health insurance;
• Family allowances (according to family situation);
• Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability);
• Support for education fees of dependent children;
• Relocation support;
• 30 working days of annual leave.

 

How to Apply

The application must be in English and include the following mandatory documents:

Cover letter;

Curriculum Vitae;

Academic and/or Professional diplomas;

Online application instructions:

The application is made online by clicking the “Apply” button below;

The candidate must complete all required sections of the online application form;

The candidate must submit the mandatory documents mentioned above in pdf format by including them in the “Additional files” section using the “Add portfolio” button.

Important note:

Incomplete applications including the failure to provide mandatory documents or providing inaccurate information will result in the application not being considered.

 

How the Selection Process works
 

A. Applications eligibility check

This stage will be carried out on the basis of the mandatory requirements, education, experience and technical skills defined for the job, as well as the validation of the mandatory documents. Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will move forward to the next stage.

B. CV Assessment

The Selection Committee will evaluate the eligible applications based on their CV and other submitted documents and the suitability for the position. The best ranked candidates will be shortlisted for the interview stage(s).

C. Interview(s)

The interview(s) may be done in different formats: video recording, online or onsite.

The question based interview will evaluate the match between the candidate’s profile and the requirements for the position, including the technical and personal skills. To better support this stage, the candidate may be requested to prepare a short presentation.

 

D. Nomination

The selected candidate will be nominated and formally offered the position, including the disclosure of the contractual conditions. 

 

 

 

Additional Information

Application feedback

We highly value your interest in becoming part of the INL experience and it is important for us to maintain good communications with all candidates. No matter the outcome of your application, we will always provide you with feedback.

 

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Principle

INL follows a non-discrimination and equal access principle, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of and duties based on any possible discriminatory issues.

 

The advertisement deadline may be extended at any time without previous notice in order to improve the suitability and effectiveness of the recruitment process.

 

About INL

The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory – INL (http://www.inl.int ), is the first and only Intergovernmental Organisation in the world entirely focused on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.

It was founded under an international legal framework to perform interdisciplinary research, deploy and communicate nanotechnology for the benefit of society. INL aims to be a recognised leading global nanotechnology innovation hub.

 

 

Requirements

Research Field

Physics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory

Country

Portugal

City

Braga

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=o9Czqfwu&s=Euraxess

Contact

City

Braga

Website

http://inl.int

Street

Av. Mestre José Veiga, S/N

Postal Code

4715-330

STATUS: EXPIRED