PhD student Wide Band Gap Materials

PhD student Wide Band Gap Materials (2 x 2 years)
(mandate WNI/2008/015)

Job description
The PhD student will conduct scientific research within the group Wide Band Gap Materials on the investigation of polycrystalline doped CVD diamond films. In a first stage, the candidate will have to get acquainted with CVD deposition techniques and material optimisation based on the recent results obtained in the deposition of microcrystalline P-doped films, where the incorporation of the P-atom is determined by the orientation of the diamond grains. The possibility to grown P-doped nanocrystalline films will be studied. Then, by combining P and B doped material, polycrystalline diamond pn-junctions will be formed, opening up the possibility to form large area high temperature electronics and UV photodetectors. The final stage of the project will focus on the formation of heterojunctions based upon doped diamond layers with other novel materials such as BN or polymers.

Profile and diploma
Master degree (or equivalent) in either physics, chemistry, or materials science. Experience with deposition and (opto-)electronic characterisation techniques is an asset. Because of the foreseen international collaborations within this project, a good knowledge of scientific English is recommended.

Appointment
The appointment has a duration of 2x2 years (assessment after 2 years).


Further information
* Content job responsibilities:
* dr. Ken Haenen, (IMO), +32-11- 26 88 75, ken.haenen@uhasselt.be
* Prof. dr. Marc D�Olieslaeger (IMO), +32�11�26 88 15, marc.dolieslaeger@uhasselt.be

* Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@uhasselt.be
Application
Applicants must use the official application forms
* which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03
* or which can be downloaded here: http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.doc
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Friday, June 6th 2008.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.

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