Within the Institute for Materials Research (IMO) of Hasselt University, the
following position (m/f) is available:
PhD student Experimental Physics (2 x 2 years)
(mandate WNI/2008/014)
Job description
The PhD student will conduct research within the BOF-project “Fabrication of
nanocrystalline diamond-based acoustic devices for (bio-)sensing purposes”.
Two main pathways will be followed, covering both “piezoelectric-on-diamond”
as well as “diamond-on-piezoelectric”, combining thin nanocrystalline CVD
diamond films with piezoelectric materials such as AlN, langasite, etc.
Research will focus on devices based on surface and bulk acoustic waves, such
as piezoelectric bimorph micro-cantilevers, flexural plate wave (FPW) devices,
and thickness shear mode resonators. In a first stage, the candidate will have
to get acquainted with deposition techniques and material optimisation
followed by fabrication and characterisation of several device structures in
order to obtain superior sensitivity levels than those currently available
Profile and diploma
Master degree (or equivalent) in either physics, chemistry, biomedical
sciences, engineering or materials science. A background in material science
and/or sensor technology is a plus.
Further information
* Content job responsibilities:
* dr. Ken Haenen, (IMO), +32-11- 26 88 75, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
* Prof. dr. Marc D’Olieslaeger (IMO), +32–11–26 88 15, [EMAIL
PROTECTED]
* Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden,
011-26 80 80, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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