Postdoctoral Researcher in 2D Material Nanocomposites for Tunable Photonics

Postdoctoral Researcher in 2D Material Nanocomposites for Tunable Photonics

Aalto University

Otaniemi, Finland

From € 4130 up to € 4550 per month

Are you interested in developing new materials for photonics devices? The high-performance optically active materials (OAMs) are desirable for many applications. However, the current OAMs still have some critical issues to be resolved for practical applications. This project aims to develop a new OAM platform using well-designed 2D material nanocomposites based on MXenes combined with functional organic molecules, and to demonstrate prototype devices for large modulating amplitudes or fast switching speeds. If you are a talented researcher interested in 2D material photonics and electronics and enjoy highly interdisciplinary research environment, this might be something for you!

Your role and goals

• Planning and executing laboratory experiments on 2D material nanocomposite synthesis;
• Thin film electrochemical and FET device fabrication and characterization;
• Writing publications for peer-reviewed high level scientific journals;
• Presenting research findings at international conferences and seminars;
• Research visits with European partner universities and research facilities;
• Showing good social skills in collaborations to promote collaborations.

What we require

The candidate should have or will shortly receive a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering or Physics. Experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas are considered as merits:

• Research background in thin-film device fabrication (i.e. electrochromic devices, LIBs and supercapacitors, FETs) with 2D materials (preferably MXene or graphene);
• Hands-on experience in wet chemistry synthesis and chemical safety;
• Hands on experience in additive manufacturing (printing, deposition);
• Working experience in clean room is highly valued;
• Both hands-on and data analysis skills in classical materials characterization methods (i.e., TEM, SEM, XRD, XPS, NMR, IR, Raman, XAS, SAXS, etc.);
• Good oral and written proficiency of English. Finnish language is not required;
• High motivation and team player in interdisciplinary settings;
• Knowledge in inorganic, metal-organic, or organic chemistry is a plus.

The experience should be demonstrated by evidence of success in related studies, and also by publication record. Other merits demonstrating suitability for a postdoctoral researcher position can also be considered.