Postdoctoral research position on developing TCAD models for 2D materials-based devices including the effects of grain boundaries
Tyndall National Institute
- Cork
- €43,908-50,302 per year
- Contract
- Full-time
- Lead research on developing TCAD models for 2D TMD-based nanoelectronic devices by integrating provided first-principles calculated parameters
- Report to the project PI on a weekly basis
- Deliver high quality research outputs and publish results in highest quality scientific and technical publications
- Apply to relevant funding calls, e.g., Irish Research Council (IRC) and Science Foundation Ireland-IRC Pathway, to secure longer-term support for their research activities
- Mentor and support of PhD students and new postdoctoral researchers, as needed
- Promote Open Science within the group
- Demonstrate a clear commitment to personal and career development
- Participate in Education and Public Engagement (EPE) activities, as required
- Ensure all activities are compliant with the Tyndall Quality Management system and with the required Health and Safety standards
- Carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post
- A PhD degree in a relevant technical discipline – electronics, physics, materials science
- Background experience in Synopsys Sentaurus TCAD modelling tool through employing accurate material properties
- Background knowledge on TCAD modelling of 2D materials
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other researchers and research teams, particularly experimental teams
- Track record in publishing high quality scientific publications
- Commitment to personal training and development
- Evidence of creative skills/creativity
- Background experience in density functional theory (DFT) calculations of 2D materials will be significantly desirable
- Project/programme management
- Strong report writing skills
- Excellent communication skills to interact with a range of researchers, including experimental teams
- Commitment to Open Science, e.g. open access publications, codes and/or research data
- Evidence of entrepreneurial experience
- Individual Development Plans: Staff work with their managers to create detailed career “roadmaps” that take into account their interests and aspirations as well as the business needs of their Centre and the Institute
- Learning & Development Opportunities: Staff can take advantage of learning and development opportunities, including leadership and management development skills, project management, industry and job specific learning, including general business, finance, and technology skills
- Support for preparation of competitive research proposals
- Opportunities for mentoring and day-to-day technical supervision of PhD students in the group
- Opportunities for outreach and public engagement activities