Sweden : PhD positions in semiconductor components for high temperatures

Uppsala University hereby declares the following positions to be open for application:

PhD positions in semiconductor components for high temperatures

in the subject Engineering Science with specialization in Electronics, at the Ångström Laboratory, Department of Engineering Sciences, Division of Solid State Electronics. Starting date as soon as possible.

Swedish research about wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors is well established and leading. Component technology based on WBG materials such as GaN and SiC has shown superior performance compared to silicon technology. Next step in the WBG technology development is to take full advantage of its unique electrical and material properties. Research is therefore focused on enabling the use of WBG components at very high temperatures (above 500 °C) and in harsh environments, opening up for applications in for example aircraft electronics, hybrid vehicles, spacecrafts, oil- and gas extraction. In a new project at the division of solid state electronics we will do research about several of the critical issues that have to be overcome in order to enable WBG technology at high temperatures and harsh environments.

The research is carried out in collaboration with other universities (KTH and Chalmers) and includes several steps, from manufacturing of processed components to packaging and testing. Specific subjects that will be the focus of the PhD project are studies of metallization systems compatible with both process technology and high temperatures, studies of dielectric insulators, and methods for encapsulation of components. A large part of the research will take place in the advanced clean-room laboratory.

The succesful candidate should have a master of science in electronics, physics, material science or equivalent. Strong collaboration spirit and good communication skills in oral and written English are required. Skills in the Swedish language (oral and written) is a merit.

The PhD position is for four years, extendable to a maximum of five years including departmental duties at a level of at most 20% (typically teaching). Further information: http://www.teknat.uu.se and http://www.teknik.uu.se .

Applications shoul include a brief description of research interests and past experience, a CV, copies of exams, degrees and grades, a copy of your Master thesis (or a draft thereof) and other relevant documents. The candidates are encouraged to provide letter(s) of recommendation and contact information to reference persons.

For more information, please contact: Associate Professor Hans Norström, email: hans.norstrom@angstrom.uu.se , phone: +46 (0)18-471 3198 or Professor Jörgen Olsson, email: jorgen.olsson@angstrom.uu.se , phone: 46(0)18-471 3035. The trade union representatives are Anders Grundström, Saco, phone +46 18 471 5380, Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, phone +46 18 471 1996 and Stefan Djurström, SEKO, phone +46 18 471 3315.

You are welcome to submit your application no later than 29th of February, 2012, UFV-PA 2012/344. Use the link below to access the application form.

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Application Deadline : 29 February 2012

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