The PhD position is offered within a new research project funded by the “NANO2021” program of the Research Council of Norway, at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications (IET) (http://www.iet.ntnu.no), Faculty of Information Technology, Mathematics and Electrical Engineering, www.ntnu/ime, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
Description
Work description
The position is related to the ongoing and successful research into “III-V semiconductor nanowire/graphene based optoelectronic devices” at IET (Prof. Weman and Prof. Fimland) and the Department of Physics (Ass. Prof. van Helvoort). The primary objective of the announced PhD research fellowship, is to fabricate and characterize novel III-V semiconductor nanowire solar cells on graphene. The main tasks will be related to the processing, nano-optical device characterization and simulation of the nanowire/graphene solar cell devices. A 700 m2 clean room, “NTNU NanoLab” (www.ntnu.no/nanolab/english), as well as a dedicated Nanophotonics Lab will be used for the device processing and device characterization, respectively.
The position is for a term of up to 4 years including 25% duty work. This is a researcher training position aimed at providing promising researcher recruits the opportunity of academic development in the form of a doctoral degree.
Applicants who do not master a Scandinavian language must provide evidence of good written and spoken English language skills. The following tests can be used as such documentation: TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE). Minimum scores are:
- TOEFL: 600 (paper-based test), 92 (Internet-based test)
- IELTS: 6.5, with no section lower than 5.5 (only Academic IELTS test accepted)
- CAE/CPE: grade B or A.
Nr of positions available : 1
Research Fields
Technology - Nanotechnology
Career Stage
Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)
Research Profiles
First Stage Researcher (R1)
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We can offer
- an informal and friendly workplace with dedicated colleagues
- academic challenges
- attractive schemes for home loans, insurance and pensions in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
For further information about the position, please contact professor Helge Weman (IET) www.iet.ntnu.no/~weman/, e-mail: Helge.Weman@iet.ntnu.no
Salary conditions
The position is in code 1017 Research fellow, salary grade 50–62 in the Norwegian State salary scale, gross NOK 429 400 – 528 500 per year, depending on qualifications. A deduction of 2% is made as a statutory contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
General
The appointment is subject to the conditions in effect at any time for employees in the public sector.
As far as possible, the State workforce should reflect the diversity of the population. Goals of our personnel policy therefore include a balanced distribution in terms of age and gender as well as recruitment of people of immigrant background. NTNU wants to increase the proportion of women in its scientific posts. Women are encouraged to apply.
Under Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act, information about the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to have his or her name entered on the list of applicants.
The application with a CV and certified copies of diplomas and certificates must be sent electronically via www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/107072/ with information about education, scientific experience including a list of relevant publications (including a brief description of your contribution if this is not obvious) and other relevant work experience (all in one combined PDF file). Mark the application IME-048-2014.
Deadline for applications: 30.11.2014
Information about the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications
Currently the Department employs 19 professors, 15 adjunct professors/associate professors, 65 PhD students and 9 post doctors/scientists.
The Department has the principal responsibility for education and research in electronics at NTNU. The Department encompasses research and education within the areas of circuit and systems design, radio systems, electro optics, electronic devices and materials, acoustics and signal processing.
Qualifications
We seek highly motivated individuals holding a master’s degree in physics, nanotechnology or other relevant disciplines. Previous experience in clean-room device processing and/or synthesizing semiconductor nanomaterials and/or graphene utilizing tools such as electron-beam lithography, metal evaporation and chemical vapour deposition is an additional advantage.
Appointments are made in accordance with the regulations in force regarding terms of employment for PhD candidates issued by the Ministry of Education and Research, with relevant parts of the additional guidelines for appointment as a PhD candidate at NTNU. Applicants must undertake to participate in an organized PhD programme of study during their period of employment. The person who is appointed must comply with the conditions that apply at any time to employees in the public sector. In addition, a contract will be signed regarding the period of employment.
Applicants must be qualified for admission as PhD students at NTNU. See www.ime.ntnu.no/forskning/phd for information about PhD studies at NTNU. Together with the application, include a description of the research work that is planned for completion during the period of the grant.