Three (3) PhD Positions, Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands (2016)

Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (2D-TMDs) are an exciting class of new materials. Their ultrathin body, optical band gap and unusual spin and valley polarization physics make them very promising candidates for a vast new range of (opto-)electronic applications.

So far, most experimental work on 2D-TMDs has been performed on exfoliated flakes made by the 'Scotch tape' technique. The major next challenge is the large-area synthesis of 2D-TMDs by a technique that ultimately can be used for commercial device fabrication.

The goal of this project is to use atomic layer deposition (ALD) to create a novel surface-controlled, industry-compatible synthesis technique that will make the synthesis of large area 2D-TMDs, 2D-TMD alloys and 2D-TMD heterostructures a reality.

In- and ex-situ analysistechniques such asFTIR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and (non-linear) optical spectroscopy will be used to gain understanding in the surface chemistry involved in the ALD processes. Optical and electrical characterization will reveal the potential of the newly synthesized materials for (opto)-electronic applications.

This project is funded by the European Research Council (ERC Consolidator grant).

Research positions

In this project there are three PhD vacancies. The PhD students will focus on the following subjects:

PhD1: Atomic layer deposition of 2D TMD nanolayers

PhD2: In- and ex-situ (non-linear) optical spectroscopy on 2D TMD nanolayers

PhD3: Fabrication and electrical characterization of nanodevices with 2D TMD nanolayers

The PhD students will work in close collaboration with a theoretical postdoc who will perform atomistic simulations for process development and process understanding and a postdoc whose main responsibility is high resolution transmission electron microscopy to study the alloying process and the formation of heterostructures.

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