PhD researcher “low-dose electron microscopy techniques for the investigation of two-dimensional material networks”

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Antwerp, Belgique Universiteit Antwerpen Temps plein

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The Electron Microscopy for Materials Science research group (EMAT) of the Faculty of Science at the University of Antwerp invites  one PhD researcher to join a research project on the use of “low-dose electron microscopy techniques for the investigation of two-dimensional material networks”  working under the supervision of Prof. Sara Bals. This PhD project is situated within the Horizon Europe EIC Pathfinder project “High mobilitY Printed nEtwoRks of 2D Semiconductors for advanced electrONICs” (HYPERSONIC). More information about the project can be found here: 

Research group

EMAT is one of the leading electron microscopy centers in the world and has a vast expertise in both fundamental and applied electron microscopy. EMAT has several state of the art electron microscopes including three aberration corrected, high end Thermo Fisher Scientific-Titan instruments, a dual beam FIB, an environmental SEM,... More about us at .

Job description

Develop different low-dose electron microscopy techniques in TEM and STEM for 2D materials. Interpret the experiments and derive the necessary knowledge to enable a further incorporation of graphene in applications. Disseminate results at international conferences and in high IF peer reviewed journals. Effectively share your knowledge with other (internal and external) team members.

Profile

You hold a Master’s degree with background in e.g. physics, applied physics, or materials science. You can demonstrate excellent study results. Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies. You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation. You are enthusiastic and greatly interested in electron microscopy. You can submit outstanding academic results. You are highly motivated, quality-oriented, conscientious, creative and cooperative. You have affinity with experimental work and show good practical skills You are greatly interested in the quantitative analysis of electron microscopy data

What we offer

A doctoral scholarship for a period of 1 year. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed for another 3 years. An exciting project in which we will aim to go beyond the state-of-the-art. A stimulating, high tech, and multidisciplinary research environment. A laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation, including 3 aberration corrected TEM instruments. The ability to participate in international workshops and conferences. A competitive salary, suiting the complexity of the research. Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the for doctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for contract research staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP). The position should be filled  as soon as possible . Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp . If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the or send an email to . More detailed information on the research topic can be obtained from Prof. Dr. Sara Bals, .

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