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EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including over 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

Postdoc at POWERlab - EPFL

Mission

The POWERlab at EPFL is seeking excellent and highly motivated candidates for a postdoctoral position in the field of diamond epitaxial growth for electronic devices.

 

Our lab is working on novel semiconductor devices based on diamond and GaN (and other wide-band-gap materials), investigating novel designs to exploit their unique properties and conceive new, drastically more efficient devices that outperform the state-of-the-art. Our research is multidisciplinary at the interface of power electronic devices and converters, RF communications and thermal sciences.

 

The candidate will have the opportunity to work several aspects involved in demonstrating high-performance devices: electronic-grade diamond growth by microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition (MPCVD), device fabrication in cleanroom (relying on EPFL’s excellent cleanroom facilities), device simulations, device characterization (relying on the excellent facilities in the lab, for electrical, optical and thermal measurements). The candidate will also have a chance to work in a multidisciplinary lab - at the interface of power electronic devices and converters, RF communications and thermal sciences – and pursue novel ideas to tackle challenges in the field of efficient power electronics.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Working and collaborating on research projects. The precise research topic(s) will be discussed with the successful candidate depending on their background, expertise and affinities
  • Analysis and publication of results
  • Build a strong network in the field of research
  • Participate in education, and PhD and master student supervision

Profile

The ideal candidate should have:

  • Solid experience with diamond growth via MPCVD for electronic applications
  • A strong background in semiconductor physics and electronics
  • Hands-on aptitude for experiments and device fabrication
  • Experience in diamond device fabrication and simulation (preferred)
  • Strong computational and analytical skills
  • A track record of publication in internationally leading journals (relative to career stage)
  • Independence, creativity, and a solution-oriented mindset
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
  • A collaborative and team-oriented spirit

We offer

  • A stimulating and international working environment 
  • Competitive salary and excellent working conditions – more information can be found on our website (https://www.epfl.ch/campus/services/human-resources/en/basic-starting-salary-of-doctoral-assistants-and-postdocs/)
  • Opportunity to perform state-of-the-art research in one of the most dynamic scientific institutions in Europe
  • Access to internationally renowned experts and a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students
  • The ideal starting date is as soon as possible

Informations

If you meet the required profile for this position (applications that do not meet the criteria will not be considered), please apply through the online platform.

 

Your application should include:

  1. A brief cover letter (PDF, up to 2 pages).
  2. In one PDF:
    • Your CV, including a publication list.
    • A research statement (PDF, up to 3 pages).
    • Contact details for three referees.

 

For additional information, please contact: elison.matioli@epfl.ch

 

Contract Start Date : As soon as possible

Activity Rate : 100.00 

Contract Type: CDD

Duration: 1 year, renewable 

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