MSN - Post-doc position: Engineering thin film materials and structures via physical vapor depo[...]

Karlstad University; Occitanie; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A forward-thinking institution is seeking a Post-doc researcher to advance the field of thin film materials through innovative research. This role involves conducting experimental studies using physical vapor deposition techniques, optimizing parameters for enhanced material properties, and characterizing films for applications in energy storage and photocatalysis. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Engineering or Applied Sciences and have a strong background in surface technology. Join a vibrant team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of materials science and contributing to sustainable solutions for the future.

Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering or Applied Sciences required.
• Knowledge of PVD methods and surface technology is essential.
• Experience in thin film deposition and characterization is necessary.

Responsabilités

• Conduct experimental research on thin film deposition processes.
• Optimize deposition parameters for desired thin film properties.
• Supervise Master and PhD students in research methodologies.

Connaissances

Thin Film Deposition

PVD Techniques

Material Characterization

Plasma Characterization

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Formation

PhD in Engineering

PhD in Applied Sciences

Outils

Optical Emission Spectroscopy

Langmuir Probe

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MSN - Post-doc position: Engineering thin film materials and structures via physical vapor deposition for energy applications

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation with a focus on Africa.

About Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P)

Located at the heart of the future Green City of Benguerir, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), a higher education institution with international standards, is established to contribute to the development of Morocco and the African continent. Its vision is honed around research and innovation at the service of education and development. This unique nascent university, with its state-of-the-art campus and infrastructure, has woven a sound academic and research network, and its recruitment process is seeking high quality academics and professionals in order to boost its quality-oriented research environment in the metropolitan area of Marrakech.

About MSN department

The Materials Science, Energy, and Nano-engineering (MSN) department at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University aims to make use of innovative research and education to promote solution development and entrepreneurship, especially in the context of Moroccan and African challenges, while training the next generation of top scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

Research at MSN is organized into different research clusters including Energy Transition, Surface Technology and Metallurgy, Polymers and Composites, and Sustainable Materials. With about 100 researchers and PhD students and several national and international partners, MSN is emerging as a significant player in Moroccan materials research. The department also coordinates several initial and executive Master programs.

Located in Benguerir, in the heart of the Green City, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University aspires to leave its mark nationally, continentally, and globally.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct experimental research to advance understanding of thin film deposition processes using PVD techniques such as magnetron sputtering.
• Optimize deposition parameters to achieve desired thin film properties.
• Characterize deposited thin films using material characterization techniques.
• Explore and evaluate different materials to achieve specific thin film properties for applications like photocatalysis and energy storage.
• Develop and implement diagnostic techniques to characterize plasma during sputtering processes, studying plasma parameters such as electron density, temperature, and composition, using optical emission spectroscopy (OES) and Langmuir probe measurements.
• Investigate the effects of process parameters on plasma properties and sputtering process to optimize sputtering conditions for improved thin film properties.
• Investigate ionization mechanisms in plasma during sputtering, including ionization and dissociation, to elucidate the fundamental mechanisms driving sputtering phenomena.
• Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and draw conclusions to guide further research or process improvements.
• Track and report project tasks during periodic review meetings.
• Publish high-quality scientific publications.
• Supervise Master and PhD students, providing guidance on experimental techniques, data analysis, and research methodologies.

Job requirements:

• You have a PhD degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences (Materials, Chemistry, Physics).
• Knowledge of surface technology, thin film synthesis by PVD methods, and their characterization.
• Practical experience in thin film deposition/characterization and plasma characterization.
• You take initiative and can work independently, as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• You have good communication skills and are proficient in English and French, both written and oral.