Barcelona Adds Value
Barcelona, Spain
Description
Understanding of heat transfer in the nano-scale is crucial for advances in nanoelectronics and one example is provided by Phase Change Memories. In this family of devices thermal effects are highly localised and non-linear, thus, a necessary step for progress is the revision of the concept of temperature to describe local energy in non-equilibrium. This is the core of the European project MERGING in which the Phononic and Photonic Nanostructures Group (http://www.icn.cat/~p2n/) has a role mostly in experimental research. The project partners are Universities, research organisations and one industrial partner.
The responsibilities associated with the position include:
(i) Perform research of the highest standards in thermal transport in the nanoscale;
(ii) Responsibility for the day-to-day research in the project MERGING leading to meeting the scientific project aims and the contractual research and reporting commitment;
(iii) Active participation in the dynamics of the P2N group concerning scientific and technical discussions, implementation of research plans, contribution to laboratory development and
(iv) Dissemination of the project results in high impact journals.
(ii) Responsibility for the day-to-day research in the project MERGING leading to meeting the scientific project aims and the contractual research and reporting commitment;
(iii) Active participation in the dynamics of the P2N group concerning scientific and technical discussions, implementation of research plans, contribution to laboratory development and
(iv) Dissemination of the project results in high impact journals.
Requirements
The applicant should have a PhD in solid-state physics, physical chemistry or physical electronics, based on mainly experimental research in the nanoscale. Ideally, the applicant would have expertise in phonon physics, nano-scale thermal processes using state-of-the-art optical spectroscopic (light scattering, near-field scanning thermal microscopy, pump-and-probe spectroscopy) and transport (combined thermal and electrical measurements) methods. Other areas of expertise which are welcome include: physics of phase transitions, semiconductor physics, physics of future nanoelectronic devices, structural analysis in the nm scale and below, phononic crystals, nanofabrication (nanoimprint lithography, photolithography, electron beam lithography, chemical vapour deposition), computational simulation methods, vacuum and cryogenic techniques. The candidate should also have experience in collaborative research at European level with suitable communication skills. Knowledge of the English language is essential (written, spoken and listening/reading comprehension). A working knowledge of the Spanish and or Catalan languages is desirable.
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