Tyndall National Institute at University College Cork invites applications for a post-doc researcher position. This position builds on ongoing atomistic investigations of novel III-V and group IV semiconductor alloys, including strain and alloy effects. Based on our leading understanding of these alloys, the project aims to derive accurate simpler methods and to apply them to detailed modelling of large scale systems. This will involve the development of empirical atomistic and continuum models based on first principles density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Atomistic models will be coupled with continuum models to analyse electronic transport and optical recombination in tunneling field effect transistor structures, quantum well heterostructures and nanowires. The project targets a close collaboration between theory and experiment, thus calculations will be combined with experimental data from specially designed samples grown by experimental collaborators. Consequently, the aim is to develop models which can address how the materials can be best controlled and optimised to drive the development of a range of strategically important electronic and photonic devices.

Informal enquiries concerning this position can be made to Prof. Eoin O'Reilly or Dr. Stefan Schulz; email [email protected]; [email protected].

Please apply via http://www.tyndall.ie/career/search, selecting reference number EOR-32 and following the instructions to complete the associated application form, attaching your CV and motivation letter.