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The Division of Electricity at the Department of Engineering Sciences, Uppsala University conducts research on electromagnetics, power electronics and renewable energy.
Project description: The position is within the field of diamond electronic devices and electronic properties of CVD diamond. Diamond possess extreme material properties and in particular many extreme properties as a semiconductor. It is now possible to manufacture films of high purity single crystalline diamond, which opens up the possibility to utilize these properties in future electronic and spintronic devices.
The attractive material properties of diamond such as high band gap, high carrier mobilities, high thermal conductivity, high breakdown field strength, radiation hardness, etc., make it a very interesting semiconductor material. Recently, diamond has received great attention for applications in spintronics and valleytronics. This is because of the unique quantum mechanical properties of diamond, as well as the presence of defects, e.g. the N-V center, with extremely long spin coherence time.
Diamond is considered to be a unique material for future high power, high frequency, high temperature devices like high-power Schottky diodes, MESFETs etc for applications in power electronics, fast switching transistors and for spintronics. Designs and fabrication techniques different from conventional methods have to be employed to realize electronic devices based on thin film single crystalline chemical vapour deposited (SC-CVD) diamond. Diamond also has a huge potential to be used as detectors in high energy physics, detectors for UV and far UV radiation, radiation sensors for radiotherapy, neutron detectors etc.
Duties:
The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties can also include teaching (in Swedish or English) and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).
PhD positions in Sweden are usually of 4-5 years duration. The student will have the opportunity to attend courses from the graduate curriculum within the fields of Solid state physics, Semiconductor device technology, Material physics, etc.
Admission requirements: A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if he or she:
Qualifications: We are looking for a strong candidate with a Masters degree in semiconductor physics or material physics with some experience in one or more of:
We also require high level of proficiency in English.
Application: Please use the link below. Applications should include a brief description of research interests and relevant experience, a CV, copies of diplomas and certificates, thesis (or a draft thereof) and other relevant documents. The candidates are encouraged to provide letter(s) of recommendation and contact information to reference persons.
Rules governing PhD candidates are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines http://regler.uu.se/search/?hits=30&languageId=1&search-language_en=English
Uppsala University strives to be an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and attracts qualified candidates who can contribute to the University’s excellence and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people of all backgrounds.
Salary: According to local agreement for PhD students and teaching assistants.
Starting date: according to agreement.
Type of position: Full time position.
For further information about the position please contact Professor Jan Isberg, jan.isberg@angstrom.uu.se
Please submit your application by 15 February 2019, UFV-PA 2018/4751.
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Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
Salary | Fixed salary |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 % |
City | Uppsala |
County | Uppsala län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | UFV-PA 2018/4751 |
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Published | 21.Dec.2018 |
Last application date | 15.Feb.2019 11:59 PM CET |