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Workplace Description

The doctoral position is linked to the Department of Solid State Physics at the Faculty of Science, a department with about 100 employees where extensive research is conducted centered around various aspects of nanophysics, ranging from materials science to bio- and quantum physics with various applications.

The department is a central part of NanoLund, which is Lund University's large interdisciplinary research center for nanoscience and nanotechnology.

A significant part of the research at the department is focused on the characterization of semiconductor materials. The department hosts Prof. Vanya Darakchieva's research group. Together with her collaborators, the group has developed ellipsometry with THz radiation and its applications in the characterization of semiconductor materials and components in recent years. The optical Hall effect is one of the advanced characterizations to access electronic transport properties. The method has been applied to two-dimensional semiconductor systems such as nitride-based high-electron-mobility transistors and graphene, but also to semiconductors with large bandgaps and low symmetry, such as Ga2O3. These materials and components lay the foundation for the next generation of high-frequency and high-power electronics being developed in collaboration with leading Swedish industry partners.

For more information, see www.ftf.lth.se (www.ftf.lth.se), www.nano.lu.se (www.nano.lu.se), https://portal.research.lu.se/en/persons/vanya-darakchieva/ (https://portal.research.lu.se/en/persons/vanya-darakchieva/)

Being a Doctoral Student

As a doctoral student, you are both admitted as a student and employed at Lund University.

As a research student, you are trained in a scientific approach. This can be briefly described as gaining practice in critical and analytical thinking, solving problems independently with the help of the right methodological choices, and developing an awareness of research ethics. Additionally, you have the opportunity to work on projects, develop your leadership skills, and your pedagogical abilities as a doctoral student. Throughout your studies, you will be guided by supervisors. Research studies conclude with a dissertation and a doctoral degree.

More about being a doctoral student at LTH at lth.se (lth.se).

Subject and Project Description

The supervisor for the doctoral project is Prof. Vanya Darakchieva at the Department of Solid State Physics. Vanya Darakchieva has extensive experience in the development of new semiconductor materials for high-frequency and power electronics. The research also focuses on developing spectroscopic techniques to study electronic properties and transport properties of materials from bulk to nanoscale.

A specific direction to be further developed is to investigate electron spin resonances with the THz ellipsometer, so-called high-field EPR. This involves the development of equipment and strategies based on polarization optical methods and aims at defect characterization in semiconductors. The development primarily concerns fundamental research but has strong connections to future concepts for quantum technology.

Job Responsibilities

You will primarily focus on your doctoral education, which includes participation in research projects as well as doctoral education courses, seminars, and conferences.

The purpose of this doctoral project is to conduct research in THz material analysis to expand the application area of THz ellipsometry and optical Hall effect to electron spin resonance ellipsometry. The method will primarily be applied in materials science, particularly for investigating crystal phases and defects in semiconductors. In addition to nitride material systems, a focus area will be Ga2O3 and other materials with ultra-wide bandgaps.

Your responsibilities will also include participation in teaching and other departmental work (but a maximum of 20% of working hours).

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