PhD Student – Thermal Properties of Nanoscale Materials

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PhD Student – Thermal Properties of Nanoscale Materials

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Offer DescriptionResearch area or group: Thermal Properties of Nanoscale MaterialsSupervisors: Javier Rodríguez-Viejo, Cristian Rodríguez-Tinoco, Gustau CatalanDescription of Group/Project:Oxide (anti)ferroelectrics possess multiple functionalities suitable for energy conversion and storage. The objective of this project is to utilize oxide ferroelectric membranes to explore their potential in electrocaloric cooling and pyroelectric energy conversion, thereby transforming low-grade heat into usable energy. This endeavor will be undertaken through a synergistic collaboration between the GTNaM and ON groups at ICN2, leveraging their complementary expertise in phase transitions and membrane-based devices (GTNaM) along with the ON group’s proficiency in the fundamental physics of ferroelectric materials and their applications. In addition to growing high-quality epitaxial layers at the Nanomaterials Growth Unit, the candidate will be involved in designing and fabricating membrane-based resistive devices to conduct heat capacity, electrocaloric, and pyroelectric measurements on ultrathin FE/AFE materials during rapid cycling under fast temperature or electric field switching, or both.Main Tasks and responsibilities: * Growth of high-quality epitaxial oxide films.

• Design and microfabrication of membrane-based calorimetric devices.
• Heat capacity evaluation in nm thick oxide membranes.
• Measurement of electrocaloric effects and pyroelectricity in ferro- and antiferroelectric oxide membranes.

RequirementsResearch Field Engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalentResearch Field Physics Education Level Master Degree or equivalentSpecific Requirements

• Education: Bachelor in Physics/Engineering. Master in Condensed Matter Physics or master in materials science.
• Knowledge: Condensed matter physics, thin film growth, oxides, phase transitions.
• Professional Experience: Not needed, but previous lab work is a plus.
• Personal Competences: Team work, creativity

Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentInternal Application form(s) needed43-2024 – PhD Student – Thermal Properties of Nanoscale Materials.pdfEnglish(141.28 KB – PDF)Additional InformationBenefits

• Full time work (37,5h/week)
• Contract Length: 48 months
• Location: Bellaterra (Barcelona)
• Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.
• Support to the relocation issues.
• Life Insurance.
• Flexible compensation plan

Estimated Incorporation date: September 1st 2024Selection processAll applications must be made via the ICN2 website and include the following: * A cover letter.

• A full CV including contact details.
• 2 Reference letters or referee contacts.

Additional commentsEqual opportunities:ICN2 is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion of people with disabilities.ICN2 is following the procedure for contract of people with disabilities according with article 59 of the Royal Decree 1/2015, of 30 of October.Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute INSTITUT CATALÀ DE NANOCIENCIA I NANOTECNOLOGIA Country Spain GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact State/ProvinceNone CityBellaterra WebsiteStreetCampus UAB, Bellaterra (Barcelona) Postal Code08193 E-Mailanabelen.avalos@icn2.cat Phone664762516STATUS: EXPIRED

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Sat, 25 May 2024 02:22:40 GMT

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