PhD/Postdoc positions in Nano-electronics

*PhD/Postdoc positions in Nano-electronics *

*in the group of Prof. Morpurgo *
*University** of **Geneva***
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Positions are currently available both at the PhD and at the Postdoc level
in the recently founded group of Prof. Morpurgo, at the Department of
Condensed Matter Physics (DPMC) and at the Group of Applied Physics (GAP),
University of Geneva. The activity of the group is focused on
nano-electronic devices fabricated with different classes of materials. The
two main areas of research at this time are *graphene-based electronics *and
*single-crystal organic devices*. Our work combines fundamental and
application relevant aspects and relies for the main part on electronic
transport measurements. State of the art facilities are available for device
nano-fabrication (electron-beam and photo-lithography, e-beam evaporation,
sputter deposition), inspection (SEM, AFM, STM), low-noise cryogenic
measurements (dilution refrigerator, He3 system, variable-temperature
inserts from 300 K to 1.5K, magnetic field up to 21 T).
We are looking for highly motivated candidates who will participate in all
the phases of the research, including device design and fabrication,
measurement, data analysis and interpretation. Work will be done in teams,
with each team member having his/her project, closely related to the
projects of the other team members. For the candidates at the level of PhD
student, a Master in Physics is highly desirable, and previous experience in
solid state physics (experimental or theoretical) is a plus. For postdoc
candidates the desired background depends on the area of interest. For
graphene nano-electronics, the candidate should ideally have experience in
microfabrication, low-noise electrical measurements, and the use of
cryogenic equipment. Candidates interested in working on single-crystal
organic devices who possess a chemistry background are also encouraged to
apply. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a one-page
description of your scientific interests, and (for postdocs) the contact
details of two scientists who can provide references.
The academic environment at the University of Geneva is very stimulating,
with many groups of top international level, working on the electronic
properties of materials both experimentally and theoretically. Salaries are
very competitive. The University benefits from being located in the center
of the (very lively) city of Geneva, and –with a view on the Mt. Blanc- it
is only a short distance from some of the most beautiful parts in the Alps.
For additional information, please contact at your convenience Prof. Alberto
Morpurgo either by phone (0041 (0)22 3793574) or by email
Alberto.Morpurgo@unige.ch

As a reference to some of our recent work, please see on *graphene*:
J.B. Oostinga *et al.*, Nature Materials *7*, 151 (2008), H.B. Heersche *et
al.*, Nature *446*, 56 (2007),
on *organic single-crystal devices*:
H. Alves *et al.*, Nature Materials *7*, 574 (2008), I.N. Hulea *et al.*,
Nature Materials *5*, 982 (2006)