Postdoc at POWERlab

EPFL - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne

Lausanne, Switzerland

Mission

The POWERlab at EPFL is seeking excellent and highly motivated candidates for a postdoctoral position in the field of diamond epitaxial growth for electronic devices.

Our lab is working on novel semiconductor devices based on diamond and GaN (and other wide-band-gap materials), investigating novel designs to exploit their unique properties and conceive new, drastically more efficient devices that outperform the state-of-the-art. Our research is multidisciplinary at the interface of power electronic devices and converters, RF communications and thermal sciences.

The candidate will have the opportunity to work several aspects involved in demonstrating high-performance devices: electronic-grade diamond growth by microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition (MPCVD), device fabrication in cleanroom (relying on EPFL’s excellent cleanroom facilities), device simulations, device characterization (relying on the excellent facilities in the lab, for electrical, optical and thermal measurements). The candidate will also have a chance to work in a multidisciplinary lab - at the interface of power electronic devices and converters, RF communications and thermal sciences – and pursue novel ideas to tackle challenges in the field of efficient power electronics.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Working and collaborating on research projects. The precise research topic(s) will be discussed with the successful candidate depending on their background, expertise and affinities;
  • Analysis and publication of results;
  • Build a strong network in the field of research;
  • Participate in education, and PhD and master student supervision.

Profile

The ideal candidate should have:

  • Solid experience with diamond growth via MPCVD for electronic applications;
  • A strong background in semiconductor physics and electronics;
  • Hands-on aptitude for experiments and device fabrication;
  • Experience in diamond device fabrication and simulation (preferred);
  • Strong computational and analytical skills;
  • A track record of publication in internationally leading journals (relative to career stage);
  • Independence, creativity, and a solution-oriented mindset;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
  • A collaborative and team-oriented spirit.

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