PhD scholarship in In Situ Fabrication of Quantum Emitters in Hexagonal Boron Nitride – DTU Nanolab

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PhD scholarship in In Situ Fabrication of Quantum Emitters in Hexagonal Boron Nitride – DTU Nanolab

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Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

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Job Description:The Atomic-Scale Materials Dynamics (ATLAS) group at DTU Nanolab has established state of the art methods for high resolution material characterization using electron microscopy and spectroscopy.Responsibilities and qualifications
The aim of this interdisciplinary project is to connect in situ fabrication of atomic scale quantum emitters in hexagonal boron nitride using focused electron beam irradiation with their structural characterization using broad beam illumination and finally correlate this information the optical emission properties.Tasks:

• Prepare exfoliated few-layer sheets of hexagonal boron nitride on suitable substrates
• Create quantum emitters in hexagonal boron nitride using electron/ion irradiation engineering
• Establish robust protocols for creation and electron-beam characterization of atomic-scale structure anomalies
• Establish correlations between structure anomalies and photoluminescence data
• Investigate the effect of gas/electron beam/solid interactions on defect generation
• Liaise with theoreticians working on structure classification

In the ATLAS group, we develop routines for investigating structural changes in materials at the atomic level. By means of in situ electron microscopy and automated data analysis via machine learning we aim at creating structure-functionality correlations for tailored materials. In collaboration with theoreticians, we aim at extracting data from large datasets acquired under challenging conditions. This allows us to gain statistically relevant data and map out the influence of external parameters while working under relevant conditions.In situ generation and observation of the quantum emitters will allow determination of optimal conditions for creating structures tailored for applications within quantum telecommunication, sensing and metrology. Combined with photoluminescence measurements, we aim at establishing a solid emission-structure relationship to guide device fabrication.This work will be carried out in close collaboration with colleagues at DTU Nanolab (Senior researcher Shima Kadkhodazadeh), DTU Physics (Prof. Jakob Schiøtz) and DTU Electro (Assoc. Prof. Nicolas Leitherer-Stenger) as well as external partners. Combining the competencies from all these departments will allow us to gain fundamental insight into photoemission from atomic scale structures and explore the potential of these in future devices.Preferentially, the candidate for this position should have an education in material science, physics, chemistry or similar. The PhD student will be a member of the ATLAS group at DTU Nanolab, but also attend project meetings in the other departments which means that excellent collaboration and communication skills are very important.You must have a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master’s degree.Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see .We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

Starting date is September 1. 2024 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.You can read more about .Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Thomas Willum Hansen, email: .You can read more about DTU Nanolab at .If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “ ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 20 June 2024 (Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale

You may apply prior to obtaining your master’s degree but cannot begin before having received it.Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.DTU Nanolab’s state-of-the-art facilities, including the theoretical and practical expertise of our dedicated staff of around 120 researchers and technicians, provide a unique opportunity for a successful project. DTU Nanolab operates one of the most advanced university-owned open-access nanocharacterization centers with a powerful and state-of-the-art suite of transmission and scanning electron microscopes, including a brand-new ThermoFisher Spectra Ultra, complemented by a leading university-owned open-access nanofabrication cleanroom.Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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Location

Kongens Lyngby, Hovedstaden – Lyngby, Midtjylland

Job date

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 04:03:50 GMT

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