PhD position: Application Specific Computational Materials Design
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Materials are ubiquitous parts of our everyday life and as technologies keep pushing boundaries, the search for new functional materials is getting more and more complex. In this PhD project, you will investigate and design 2D materials with applications in energy storage, semiconductors, and nanolithography. Until now, most research studies have been limited to the understanding and optimization of the isolated 2D material, but in real applications, the 2D material will be interfaced with other materials (typically a complex oxide). To bridge this gap, you will use density functional theory (DFT) to predict and understand how the materials properties changes at interfaces, and what effect moving away from the ideal isolated and pristine materials has. Not stopping at the isolated 2D material properties will allow you to not only design new material solutions, but show how these will perform in practice as an energy or nanolithography material. You will develop a computational framework to model and predict interfacial structures for your 2D material/oxide materials interfaces, directly taking into account disorder and non-ideal structures, as well as environmental factors. Using these new models, you will probe how defects affect the electronic and mechanical properties of the system, and assess the effect of ambient environment on thermodynamic, electrochemical, and mechanical stability.
QualificationsYou have (or soon will have) a MSc degree in physics, chemistry, or materials science or equivalent to satisfy the Dutch university requirement to enter into a PhD program. Previous experience with computational materials modelling is required, with demonstrable hands on experience with density functional theory simulations. Experience with molecular dynamics and machine learning is advantageous. Programming skills (Python) are welcomed, and as is previous experience with Linux. An interest in materials physics and chemistry is needed, with a critical, and creative problem solving mindset. You are an accountable person that wants to grow as a researcher, and work well individually taking ownership of your work, and equally well in a group. Good verbal and written communication skills in English are required.
Work environmentARCNL performs fundamental research, focusing on the physics and chemistry involved in current and future key technologies in nanolithography, primarily for the semiconductor industry. While the academic setting and research style are geared towards establishing scientific excellence, the topics in ARCNL's research program are intimately connected with the interests of the industrial partner ASML. The institute is located at Amsterdam Science Park and currently employs about 100 persons of which 65 are ambitious (young) researchers from all over the globe.
The research activities of the Materials Theory and Modelling group aim at the atomic- and molecular-level understanding of structure property relationships from bulk to interfaces, from crystalline to amorphous. We employ and develop cutting-edge computational methodologies to predict and understand materials properties and how these change at interfaces and as a function of disorder.
Working conditionsThe position is intended as full-time (40 hours / week, 12 months / year) appointment in the service of the Netherlands Foundation of Scientific Research Institutes (NWO-I) for the duration of four years, with a starting salary of gross € 2,781 per month and a range of employment benefits. After successful completion of the PhD research a PhD degree will be granted at a Dutch University. Several courses are offered, specially developed for PhD-students. ARCNL assists any new foreign PhD-student with housing and visa applications and compensates their transport costs and furnishing expenses.
ARCNL also offers:
- The opportunity to design the materials for next-generation technologies
- The ability to improve your research skills in computational materials physics and chemistry
- Collaboration with in-house experimentalists and external world leading experts
- Collaboration with a large industrial partner and unique insight into transferring your academic research results to a commercial setting
For further information about the position, please contact
Dr. Emilia Olsson
Group leader Materials Theory and Modelling
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Diversity codeARCNL is highly committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment: we want to develop talent and creativity by bringing together people from different backgrounds and cultures. We recruit and select on the basis of competencies and talents. We strongly encourage anyone with the right qualifications to apply for the vacancy, regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation or physical ability.
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