The University of Twente invites motivated and skilled post-doctoral researchers to carry out advanced, thin-film physics research on magnetron sputtering of piezoelectric thin films.
The XUV Optics Group at Twente has started a new multidisciplinary research program on these topics. They develop forefront fundamental research relevant to high-tech applications. Industrial Focus Group XUV Optics. 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.
Tasks
The goal of this project 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.
- Develop an understanding of the piezoelectric film structures and their functional properties using characterization techniques such as AFM, XRD, SEM and DBLI and detailed analysis.
- Duration: 2 years with possible extension.
Salary
The offer for the postdoc position involves:
- A dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues in a stimulating scientific environment.
- Salary is between € 4.060 and € 5.331 gross per month depending on experience and qualifications.
- 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
