Researcher in Solid State Physics with focus on oxide electronics and memory devices

Temporary full-time position for 12 months, starting as soon as possible or by agreement

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering aims to be an environment for successful and valuable research and education with a focus on materials science solutions for important societal challenges. Our department is an exciting workplace with research in a broad technology-related area, from basic research to large-scale applied research, and with close contacts with students through the department's involvement in engineering and master's programs. Our research and teaching are conducted within seven divisions with different research focus.

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About the division

The Division of Solid State Physics is part of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ångström Laboratory. At the division, we do both basic and application-oriented research that is related to energy and environmental aspects as well as life science via our different research areas. Most commonly, we investigate physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials and compounds whether they will be used as coatings for smart windows, for gas sensors, photocatalytic coatings, and spintronics, or for biomagnetic applications or to create new magnetic materials for environmentally friendly energy technologies.

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Project description

The project deals with the fabrication and characterization of novel memory devices using composite materials. This will involve thin film growth using pulsed laser deposition. The aim is to design new material combinations and create hybrid structures that can be used in resistance random access memory applications. The materials of interest are combinations of ternary oxides and two-dimensional materials, and the project will involve an in-depth investigation of their resistive switching performances as well as magnetic behavior.

Duties

The main task within the research project described above is to conduct basic and applied research focused on the fabrication of memory devices and their in-depth electrical characterization. The tasks also include working, alone or with others, to:

• Carry out structural and morphological characterization of the devices using state-of-the-art diffraction and microscopy techniques
• Carry out electrical transport measurements of the thin films

You are expected to work safely and independently in a lab environment, as well as effectively in a large multidisciplinary group of physicists, chemists, and materials scientists.

In addition, communication of research results through scientific articles in well-established scientific journals and presentations at international conferences are also included as important aspects of the employment.

Qualification requirements

PhD degree in physics or materials science or a closely related field.

We require documented knowledge and several years of research experience of:

• Thin film growth using pulsed laser deposition
• Electrical transport measurements
• Solid state synthesis
• Thin film characterization

We require very good oral and written skills in English, as well as very good skills in writing scientific publications.

Additional qualifications

It will be an advantage with experience in one or more of the following fields

• Strongly correlated electron oxide systems
• Raman spectroscopy
• X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
• Atomic force miscroscopy

We attach great importance to your personal qualities and you must be able to lead and run projects and at the same time be able to interact with other researchers. You must be dedicated, structured, and be able to work effectively both individually and in groups.  

When assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the applicant's ability to publish scientific work in peer-reviewed international journals and to give presentations at scientific meetings.

Your application must include

• A short letter of description of yourself, why are you interested in joining this project, and why you are suitable for this position
• CV (maximum 2 pages)
• Copy of the PhD, master's degree (or equivalent) and academic transcripts
• Publication list. Mark the most relevant publications for the position and comment your contribution to those publications.
• Names and contact details of at least two reference persons who have accepted to be references for you. It must also be stated what relationship you have had with the respective referent.

During the application period, we will continuously read application documents and call for interviews.

About the employment

The position is a temporary position for 12 months. Scope of employment: 100%. Starting  date 2025-09-01 or by agreement . Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact:

Associate Professor Tapati Sarkar, tapati.sarkar@angtsrom.uu.se, +46 18 471 3359

Please submit your application no later than 10th of march 2025, UFV-PA 2025/222

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