Postdoc in experimental nanophysics and thermoelectricity in Zürich

The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary European project that brings together internationally leading scientists from four different countries (). The aim of the project is to design and fabricate molecular junctions with enhanced ability to convert waste heat to electricity making use of quantum interference.Funding is secured for two years.

Tasks

• Design & fabrication of devices using theadvanced nanofabrication facilities available at theBinnig and Rohrer Nanotechnology Center, located at IBM Zurich laboratories and at ETH Zürich

• Electrical & thermoelectric characterization of the devices at room and cryogenic temperature

• Data analysis and modeling (Ab Initio & DFT calculations experience a plus)

• Presentation of results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and at international conferences

• Submission of research proposals

Profile

• PhD in physics, nanoscience, materials science, or a closely related field

• Experience in nanofabrication

• Good publication record at PhD/postdoc level

• Fluent in English (oral and written)

• Highly motivated, critical thinking, open-minded and communicative person, with a strong interest to work in an interdisciplinary research environment