Postdoctoral position in ion-beam based physics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The research conducted at the Department of Physics and Astronomy encompasses a wide range of physics topics, distributed over ten divisions. The department is located in the Ångström laboratory and employs nearly 400 people, 125 of whom are doctoral students. It offers a broad physics curriculum to undergraduate and graduate students, participation in nationally and internationally leading projects for researchers, and opportunities for partnership with industry and various outreach activities.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Uppsala University invites applications for a postdoctoral position in ion-beam based physics. The candidate is expected to work with materials physics questions using in particular MeV ion beams as working tools to study materials modifications processes using in-situ approaches, i.e. performing materials synthesis, modification and analysis in a combined system. Investigations will focus on thin films systems of transition metal oxides and nitrides which are of large technological relevance. Changes in properties of relevance for the performance of the materials such as crystallinity and chemical composition are to be studied while the system is exposed to various different conditions such as heating. The project will deal with deposition of ultra-thin films, thin film characterization, method development in ion-scattering and development of data analysis methods but also has aspects within fundamental ion-solid interaction. The successful applicant is also expected to contribute to applied and interdisciplinary research with a focus on ion beam analysis of materials, also at lower ion energies. Taking over responsibilities in collaboration projects with industry is possible.

Contributions to and new initiatives in method development at the main experimental facilities, i.e. the 5 MV tandem accelerator, the 350 kV implanter with associated ToF-MEIS system and a newly installed Low-Energy ion scattering system (LEIS) will comprise a part of the working duties.

Supervision of undergraduate and PhD-student projects can be part of the working duties.

Prerequisites: The holder of a position as researcher must have a PhD degree or equivalent. Well-documented research experience using ion beams for material research, fundamental studies or materials modifications is expected. A good fundamental understanding of ion-solid interaction is required. Experience in thin film technology is considered to be of advantage.

The application: Should contain a letter describing the applicant and her/his qualifications and research interests. It should also contain a CV, copies of relevant degrees, contact information for at least two reference persons, and a full publication list. Personal circumstances that may be of relevance in the evaluation, for example periods of parental leave, should be mentioned in the CV.

Salary: Individual salary.

Starting date: 01-01-2021 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position ending 31-12-2022.

Scope of employment: 100%.

For further information about the position please contact: Daniel Primetzhofer, phone: 018-471 3040, daniel.primetzhofer@physics.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 7 Januari 2020, UFV-PA UFV-PA 2020/4584.

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