Doctoral student in Electrical Engineering with a focus on ferroelectric devcies for RF- and neuromorphic applications - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace

The position is located in the division of Electromagnetism and Nanoelectronics at the Department of Electrical and Information Technology. The division has 15 senior researchers and 15 doctoral students, and has collaboration with industry. Within the department, we work in a broad field ranging from semiconductor components, nanotechnology, electronics, and electromagnetic theory.

Subject description

Ferroelectric materials are useful for emerging memory technologies, but also for reconfigurable electronics and neuromorphic applications. The integration of HZO on III-V semiconductors offers the potential to use the high carrier speed to reduce access resistance for power reduction and speed enhancement. 

Work duties

The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties will also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).

The studies will focus on experimental processing of ferroelectric devices integrated on a III-V platform at very scaled geometries. Both fabrication in the Lund NanoLab and electrical characterization of materials and devices will be included. The development of new concepts for device operation will be a central part.

The research will primarily involve:

• Fabrication and characterization of vertical ferroelectric III-V devices in cleanroom environment (Lund Nano Lab)
• Electrical characterization of fabricated devices.
• Modeling and simulation of device characteristics, as well as interaction with circuit designers. 

Admission requirements 

A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if the applicant: 

• has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
• has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
• has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in Electrical Engineering if the applicant has: 

• at least 60 second-cycle credits in subjects of relevance to electrical engineering, or
• a MSc in Engineering in biomedical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, engineering mathematics, nanoengineering, engineering physics or information and communication engineering.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Very good knowledge of one or several subjects related to semiconductor physics, or high-speed electronics.
• Experimental experience from state-of-the-art semiconductor processing. 

Assessment criteria

Selection for third-cycle studies is based on the student’s potential to profit from such studies. The assessment of potential is made primarily on the basis of academic results from the first and second cycle. Special attention is paid to the following: 

1. Knowledge and skills relevant to the thesis project and the subject of study.
2. An assessment of ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems.
3. Written and oral communication skills.
4. Other experience relevant to the third-cycle studies, e.g. professional experience. 

Other assessment criteria:

• Courses, or demonstrated knowledge in device physics.
• Knowledge from experimental research, e.g. clean room work and electrical device characterization.  

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant, through experience and skills, is deemed to have the abilities necessary for successfully completing the third cycle programme.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University.

Terms of employment 

Only those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§.

How to apply

Applications shall be written in English and include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background. The application must also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Welcome to apply!