ISSP UL Thin Films Laboratory is working on the development of new functional materials and coatings. Our main research areas are: thin films and their deposition technologies, nanomaterials and nanocomposites. We are currently looking for extra pairs of hands to study thin gallium oxide Ga2O3 epitaxial films.

Gallium oxide has become one of the most intensively studied materials nowadays, and almost any issue of a materials science related scientific journal has articles on the synthesis of gallium oxide, the properties of the material, or the device applications. The reason for the great interest is the promising properties of this wide bandgap material in electronic and optical applications. This material is mainly studied in the form of thin coatings, which can be obtained through various vacuum deposition technologies.

In our Thin Films Laboratory, the synthesis of gallium oxide coatings via pulsed laser deposition and metalorganic chemical vapor deposition has just been started. Further works are related to the improvement of these technological processes, the characterization of the physical properties of the obtained thin films, as well as the production of electronic devices from this material.

Responsibilities

  • Preparation of crystalline Ga2O3 films via pulsed laser deposition
  • Preparation of crystalline Ga2O3 films via metalorganic chemical vapor deposition
  • Investigations of film composition, structure and morphology
  • Measurements of films electrical properties
  • Fabrication of devices from the obtained Ga2O3 films
 

Requirements

  • Master's degree in physics, chemistry, materials science or engineering (if sufficient knowledge of physics or chemistry was obtained). Can be a final year master's student.
  • Willingness to enter doctoral studies and write doctoral thesis
  • Basic knowledge in at least one of these areas and a desire to learn most of the others: synthesis of materials, characterization methods of physical/chemical properties of materials, vacuum technologies, computer control of equipment and optimization of industrial processes
  • Good knowledge of English
  • Personal competences: ability to work independently and responsibly, analytical and technical thinking, ability to work in a team, self-initiative

We offer work in a rapidly growing team in high-tech field at the leading Baltic states materials research institute. Obtaining a doctoral degree confirms competence in this field of technology and significantly increases competitiveness in both the academic and industrial labor market.

The position provides for a 50-100% load with a competitive salary, which depends on the candidate's previous experience. Remuneration may increase in the course of work, depending on the candidate's abilities and initiative.

Send CV with copies of qualification documents (diplomas, transcripts) or additional questions to Edgars Butanovs: edgarsb@cfi.lu.lv 

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