PhD in physical chemistry: Leiden University 1246 views

Overview:

• The Faculty of Science and the Leiden Institute of Chemistry are looking for a PhD in physical chemistry.
• Engineering of two-dimensional materials on metal surfaces

About the position:

1. This PhD-project is part of the EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative
2. Training Network (ITN) ‘Stibnite – Tailored materials for Sustainable Technologies:
   1. programming functional molecular components through Boron-Nitrogen doping’.

Eligibility Criteria:

• a Master’s degree in Physical Chemistry or Condensed-Matter Physics, or related disciplines;
• A strong interest in surface science;
• Excellent proficiency in English;
• Good technical experimental skills;
• Meeting the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher eligibility criteria is required.
• In particular, at the time of the appointment candidates must have a Master degree and had less than four years full-time equivalent research experience and must not have already obtained a PhD.
• Additionally, they must not have resided in the Netherlands for more than 12 months in the three years immediately before the appointment;
• The applicant should feel comfortable working in a collaborative environment with complex experiments. Initiative, creativity and an independent working attitude are highly valued.
• Planned start date October 2020, or soon thereafter.

How to apply:

1. The recruitment of all positons for this Innovative Training Network will be led by the consortium coordinator Prof. Dr. Davide Bonifazi, at the University of Vienna.
2. To apply for this vacancy, please send an email to stibnitem20@univie.ac.at.
3. Please ensure that you quote the vacancy number and include the following documents in your application:
   • A letter of motivation, stating that you apply for project ESR5;
   • An updated CV, including a short research summary;
   • A copy of your MSc thesis or any other publication (if available);
   • The transcripts of your MSc studies and a copy of your degree;
   • At least two references, including names, affiliations and email addresses.