Researcher in low-temperature thermoelectric generator - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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The position will be placed at the Division of Solid-State Electronics, Department of Electrical Engineering. It is planned for one year, with the possibility of prolongation for another year.

Project description: The project of low-temperature thermoelectrics aims at developing a novel thermoelectric generator that provides elevated thermal-to-electric conversion efficiency operating in the low-temperature range using cost-efficient and environment-friendly materials. The project involves triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) and field-effect components based on nanowires. The research will be performed in a multidisciplinary environment therein scientists of complementary backgrounds collaborate.

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Duties: 

• Design and fabrication of field-effect thermoelectric devices based on silicon nanowire arrays and TENGs.
• Characterisation of thermoelectrical properties of field-effect thermoelectric devices.
• Performance evaluation of the thermal-to-electric conversion.
• Simulation, based on Comsol or other software packages, for assistance in understanding the thermoelectric properties of the field-effect thermoelectric devices.

Requirements: 

• The applicant must hold a Swedish doctoral degree in condensed matter physics or electrical engineering with a focus on semiconductor components and electronics, or a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent.
• Experience, supported by scientific publications, in silicon technology, nanowire fabrication and characterisation, and energy conversion.
• Good oral and written proficiency in English.

We put an emphasis on your personal qualities such as good collaboration and communication skills with other researchers. You should be purposeful, structured and able to work effectively both individually and in groups.

Additional qualifications: Postdoc experience

Salary: Individual salary.

Starting date: 01-10-2021 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position one year.

Scope of employment: 100 %

For further information about the position please contact: docent Zhi-Bin Zhang, 018-471 3146, zhibin.zhang@angstrom.uu.se. information about the division can be found on the website

Please submit your application by 30th June 2021, UFV-PA  2021/1939.

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