Post-Doctoral Fellowship – 2D Heterostructures: Join a cutting-edge research project on the growth and characterization of silicene within the national PRIN 2022 grant. This Post-Doctoral position focuses on the interface engineering of silicene using molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) and contributes to the development of two-dimensional nanojunctions in collaboration with Politecnico di Milano.
Designation: Post-Doctoral Fellow
Research Area: MBE of Silicene in 2D Heterostructures
Location: CNR-IMM Agrate Unit, via C. Olivetti 2, 20864 Agrate Brianza, Italy (inside ST Microelectronics Agrate headquarter, nearby Milan)
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in Physics, Materials Science, or a related field
- Experience with molecular beam epitaxy equipment under ultra-high vacuum
- Proficiency in in situ characterization techniques: LEED, RHEED, AES, XPS, Raman spectroscopy
- Expertise with STM and AFM
- Competence in Raman/Photoluminescence spectroscopy
Job Description:
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in MBE of Silicene in 2D Heterostructures
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Growth of silicene through MBE with interface engineering
- Characterization of silicene using in situ diagnostics and ex situ optical spectroscopies
- Processing and transfer of silicene into device substrates for Schottky diodes and memristive cells
- Identification of intercalated silicene and testing of MoS2/silicene nanojunctions
- Collaboration with the Xene/2D materials team at CNR-IMM and project partner Politecnico di Milano
How to Apply: To apply for this Post-Doctoral Fellowship, please submit the following documents via email to Dr. Alessandro Molle at alessandro.molle@imm.cnr.it:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Academic transcripts
- Statement of research interests (max three pages)
- List of publications (if applicable)
Last Date for Apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Note: The net salary for this 18-month position is 1615 €/month for 12 months per year. The workplace is at CNR-IMM Agrate Unit, located inside ST Microelectronics Agrate headquarters, nearby Milan. This opportunity is funded through the MUR PRIN 2022 grant in partnership with Politecnico Di Milano, Prof. Andrea Li Bassi.
