It is hard to imagine superfast and omnipresent electronic devices, information technology, the Internet and mobile communication technologies without access to continuously cheaper and miniaturized microprocessors. The giant leaps in performance of microprocessors from the first personal computing machines to todays mobile devices are to a large extent realized via miniaturization of the active components. The ultimate limit of miniaturization of electronic components is the realization of single molecule electronics.Due to fundamental physical limitations, single molecule resolution cannot be achieved using classical top-down lithographic techniques. At the same time, existing surface functionalization schemes do not provide any means of placing a single molecule with high precision at a specific location on a nanostructure.
This project has the ambitious goal of establishing the first method ever allowing for self-assembly of multiple single molecule devices in a parallel way.
Position summary:
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of two years (1+1).
Major responsibilities:
The goal of the ERC Starting grant project (SIMONE) is to assemble functionalized nanoparticles at surfaces for single molecule electronics applications.
Key parts of this post doc project will be:
Synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles
Development of methods for single molecule functionalisation of nanoparticles
Development of methods for directed, template assisted self-assembly of particles at surfaces
The post-doctoral associate will join a team of ambitious scientists working on the common goal of developing a parallel fabrication method for single molecule electronics applications.
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Qualifications:
To qualify for the position, you must have a doctoral degree in Nano-Science, Physical Chemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Nano-Science or Materials science; the degree should generally not be older than three years. You should have experience with synthesis and functionalisation of nanoparticles. Hands-on experience with template directed self-assembly is meriting.
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Information about the research group
At the “Molecular Materials” Group at the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden we design and synthesize new self-assembled materials. Based on a small molecule approach, the aim is to make materials for a broad range of applications ranging from single molecule electronics to sensors and energy storage technologies.
Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20150161 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:
- Application:(Please name the document in the e-recruitment system as: APPLICATION, Surname, reference number)
− CV, include complete list of publications
− Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
− Two references that we can contact. - Personal letter/Qualifications:(Please name the document as: QUALIFICATIONS, family name, ref. number) 1-3 pages where you introduce yourself present your qualifications and describe your future research plans.
− Previous research fields and main research results.
− Future goals and research focus. Are there any specific projects and research issues you are primarily interested in? - Other:
− Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.
Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).
Application deadline: May 30, 2015
For questions, please contact:
Kasper Moth-Poulsen, Docent, Applied Chemistry, mkasper@chalmers.se, +460761996855