We are now looking to appoint a postdoc in the field of Semiconductor Device Materials with a focus on the development of Earth-abundant nitrides MgSnN2 by reactive sputtering.

This recruitment is connected to the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability (WISE, wise-materials.org). WISE, funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, is the largest-ever investment in materials science in Sweden and will encompass major efforts at Sweden’s foremost universities over the course of 10 years. The vision is a sustainable future through materials science. Read more: https://wise-materials.org

Work assignments 
The post-doctoral project focuses on the development of MgSnN2 epitaxial growth on technology relevant lattice-matched substrates by the flexible in terms of composition variation and properties tuning magnetron sputtering. The post-doctoral researcher will be in charge of developing a new research direction with clear prospects of establishing own line of academic activity in synergy with our environment.

All early-stage researchers recruited into the WISE program will be a part of the WISE Research School, an ambitious nationwide program of seminars, courses, research visits, and other activities to promote a strong multi-disciplinary and international network between PhD students, postdocs, researchers, and industry.

As postdoc, you will principally carry out research. A certain amount of teaching may be part of your duties, up to a maximum of 20% of working hours.

Qualifications
To be qualified to take employment as postdoc, you must have been awarded a doctoral degree or have a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree.  This degree must have been awarded at the latest by the point at which LiU makes its decision to employ you.

It is considered advantageous if your doctoral degree is no older than three years at application deadline for this job. If there are special reasons for having an older doctoral degree – such as taking statutory leave – then these may be taken into consideration.

We are seeking applicants who have a doctoral degree in Physics, Chemistry, or Materials Science as well as with knowledge and practical experience in magnetron sputtering or other PVD methods for synthesis of nitride/oxide semiconductors. Additionally, experience in structural, optical or/and transport characterization of nitride materials and device structures is strongly recommended.

You must have excellent English communication skills; verbal communication skills are required for efficient interaction with colleagues and collaborators, and written communication skills are required for dissemination of your research results.  You should moreover be able to work independently and in teams. Most importantly, the candidate should have a strong passion for scientific research and be strongly motivated.

Please include a letter of intent where you briefly describe your background and motivation and why the position may be suitable for you. Please provide the names of two reference persons.

The workplace
You will be employed in the Unit of Semiconductor Device Materials at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology, IFM. The unit is working on the development of novel semiconductor materials for optoelectronics and electronics. Research on group-III Nitrides for applications in the next generation of wireless communication, sensing, and power infrastructures is a central part of the unit activities. The unit is also a part of a large national platform – the Swedish Competence Center for III-Nitride Technology, C3NiT (www.c3nit.se) where we work closely with industrial partners such as: Ericsson, Saab, Volvo cars, Hitachi Energy , SweGaN etc. on developing and implementing next generation III-Nitride technology. The environment combines scientific excellence and industrial relevance through the entire supply chain and addresses societal challenges, such as sustainability. The post-doc will bring some additional contribution to the Unit’s main field of study by expanding the III-nitrides material system with Earth-abundant ones.

The employment
This employment is a temporary contract of two years with the possibility of extension up to a total maximum of three years. The employment is full-time. Starting date by agreement.

Salary and employment benefits
The university applies individual salaries. State your desired salary in the application.

More information about employee benefits is available here.

Union representatives
Information about union representatives, see Help for applicants.

Application procedure
Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button. Your application must be received no later than 30 January , 2025. 
 
Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered. 
 
Please attach your selected research publications electronically, in pdf or word format, in the application template. Research publications, e.g. monographs, which cannot be sent electronically should be sent in three sets by mail to the University Registrar at Linköping University, University Registrar, S-581 83 Linköping, Sweden. The publications must be received by Linköping University no later than the deadline for application. 

Please note that printed publications will not be returned. They will be archived at Linköping University. 
 
In the event of a discrepancy between the English translation of the job announcement and the Swedish original, the Swedish version shall take precedent. 

We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - diversity enriches our work and helps us grow. Preserving everybody's equal value, rights and opportunities is a natural part of who we are. Read more about our work with: Equal opportunities.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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