Post-doc research position “Magnetron Sputtering of Piezoelectric Thin Films”

The XUV Optics Group at Twente has started a new multidisciplinary research program on these topics. We develop forefront fundamental research, relevant to high tech applications (www.utwente.nl/xuv/). The research will take place in a state-of-the-art thin film laboratory within the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology at the University of Twente, in collaboration with various academic and industrial partners.

Challenge
Your goal is to develop the key material science required for mastering magnetron sputtering of piezoelectric thin films. This includes:

• Exploiting new deposition schemes and parameters of reactive magnetron sputtering, aiming for optimal piezoelectric thin film materials performance.
• Developing the understanding of the piezoelectric film structures and their functional properties using characterization techniques such as AFM, XRD, SEM and DBLI and detailed analysis.

Requirements:

• You have a PhD degree in materials science, physical chemistry or engineering, solid state or surface physics or a related field.
• You have proven experience in reactive magnetron sputtering and its plasma diagnostics, preferably in reactive sputtering of oxides or nitrides.
• You are an excellent team player in an enthusiastic group of scientists and engineers working on a common theme.
• You are creative, like to push boundaries, and are highly motivated to address a major science challenge in thin film physics
• You are fluent in English and able to collaborate intensively with industrial and academic parties in regular meetings and work visits.

Salary Benefits:

• You will be appointed on a fulltime position for 2 years with possible extension.
• The university offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues in a stimulating scientific environment.
• The post-doc salary is between € 4.060 and € 5.331 gross per month depending on experience and qualifications.
• The offer further involves: a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.3%, a solid pension scheme, a minimum of 29-day holidays, and numerous professional and personal development programs.

38 - 40 hours per week

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