Project description:
Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterial exhibit exceptional multifunctional properties including high-electron mobilities/saturation velocities, high surface to volume ratios, unique layered structures and mechanical compliance, positioning the class of materials to be influential in next-generation flexible electronics for applications in wearables and the Internet of things. Among them, two-dimensional 2D transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) semiconductors are highly promising, owing to their large mechanical resilience coupled with superior transport properties and van der Waals attraction-enabled relaxed assembly. Generally, fabrication of 2D TMD devices requires wafer-scale 2D TMD growth, layer by layer integration, precision patterning, 2D heterolayers and applications. This project aims to develop precision patterning technology of 2D materials with a variety of potential applications in electronic devices, flexible electronics, biosensors and nanophotonic.
Qualification:
The candidate should have a 1st or 2:1 Bachelor¡¯s degree and a Master¡¯s in Material Science and Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, electronic engineering and mechanical engineering or a related area. The ideal candidate should have experience of 2D materials, synthesis, lithography, RIE etching and material characterization. The candidate should have excellent communication and organisational skills; be highly motivated and passionate about fundamental research; and have strong written, oral and interpersonal skills. The candidate should be able to work independently and as a part of the team.
Funding:
This position is fully funded. The PhD studentship covers tuition fees for EU applicants and a tax-free stipend of €18,000 per year. An allowance is provided for research consumables and conference attendance.
To Apply:
The successful applicant will join the MNMT-Dublin, group of polymer micro/nano manufacturing. The group has 10 years of experience in precision fabrication of micro/nano mould tools, replication of multi-scale polymeric structures and application towards nanomedicine synthesis and molecular diagnostics. Our team has been funded by many sources from H2020, Science Foundation Ireland and Enterprise Ireland. We have a full set of equipment from Lithography, physical vapour deposition, precision electroforming, nanoimprinting, micro injection moulding, 3D microscope, AFM and Bruker NPFlex etc.
Applicants should submit a cover letter outlining their suitability for the post, a detailed CV, transcripts and the contact details of three referees. The application pack should be emailed to Dr Nan Zhang (nan.zhang@ucd.ie). |