Applications are invited for a fully funded Ph.D. position to work under the supervision of Dr. Myrta Grüning and Prof. Jorge Kohanoff at the
Atomistic Simulation Centre (ASC), Queen’s University Belfast, UK within the “Si-compatible, strain engineered staggered gap Ge(Sn)/InxGa1-xAs nanoscale Tunnel Field Effect Transistors” project funded by DELNI/InvestNI through the US - Ireland R&D Partnership Programme.

The computational research will focus on the electronic structure modelling of tensile strained Ge/InGaAs using advanced first-principles approaches and will be carried out in strict collaboration with the US and Ireland partners: Prof. Hudait Mantu, at ViginiaTech (US) and Dr. Stephen Hegarty, at the Cork Institute for Technology/Cork University (Ireland). The ultimate goal of this research project is the modelling and experimental demonstration of tunnel field-effect transistors (TFETs) based on heterojunctions of strained Germanium/InGaAs alloys. TFET's are seen as a promising alternative to the current transistors technology (CMOS) in particular for applications requiring low power consumption (e.g. GPS navigators, smartphones, tablets).

The applicants should have a University degree in physics, chemistry, engineering or equivalent, as well as good level of English. Previous experience in programming and performing electronic structure calculations is not required, but would be very beneficial. Imaginative and highly motivated candidates
from the EU or that have been EU residents for the past 3 years are encouraged to apply. The position is available from November 2015. The initial studentship stipend is £13,863 (British Pounds) per year, tax-free.

To apply please send an application cover letter explaining briefly your motivation and interest in this position, a CV including the transcript of your undergraduate degree, and name and e-mail address of two academic referees.

Enquires and applications should be directed to Dr Myrta Gruening ([email protected]) or Prof. Jorge Kohanoff ([email protected]). Applications submitted by October 11th 2015 will receive full consideration.