荷兰屯特大学分子材料系现招聘博士生从事有机光电研究，发展神经形态计算器件。要求申请者硕士毕业、具备光学实验经验。教职工待遇，四年全奖，年薪加奖金€35462起。合作导师为林倩琦助理教授与Christian Nijhuis教授。同时，欢迎广大CSC学生与访问学者联系合作。

1. Job Descriptions

The Hybrid Materials for OptoElectronics (HMOE) group is looking for a PhD researcher to develop the novel plasmonic molecular materials for opto-electronic computing. To realise non-von Neumann neuromorphic computation, development of opto-electronics based on organic molecular materials is promising, due to their low switching energies and high flexibilities compared to the conventional silicon-based circuits. The aim of the project is to develop fundamental understanding of charge transport and light-matter interactions involved in the molecular materials, which can then be tailored to emulate brain-like computation.

The PhD researcher will fabricate opto-electronics based on molecular tunnelling junctions consisting of tuneable organic molecules and thin films of flexible materials, perform electrical measurements, build optics to realise imaging and spectroscopy of the junctions, and analyse the electrical and optical responses of the system. This will eventually enable the evolution of molecular tunnelling junctions to be photonically active devices, which opens prospects for the innovative optical computing.

The project will be carried out in a multidisciplinary research programme. You will be part of the HMOE group (Department of Molecules & Materials, Faculty of Science & Technology), working closely with the leading theoretical and experimental groups worldwide, and backed by MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, the largest research institute of the UT.

2. Job Requirements

• You have Master’s degree in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, nanotechnology, materials science, plasmonics, light-matter interaction or a related field.
• You have lab experience with optics and/or molecular tunnelling junctions.
• You are a self-motivating person who enjoys solving a challenging task, with excellent analytical and communication skills.
• You are proficient in English and able to engage in interdisciplinary collaborations.

3. Our Offer

• Fulltime employment position for four years.
• The PhD salary is € 2.541,- in the first year and increases to € 3.247,- in the fourth year.
• A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.
• The number of holiday hours for full-time employment is 232 hours per calendar year.
• An extensive range of personal development and training programmes.

4. Application

• Please send your application via https://utwentecareers.nl/en/vacancies/801/phd-position-for-opto-electronic-neuromorphic-computing/ before 1 November 2022 and include:
• An application/motivation letter, emphasizing your specific interest and motivation to apply for this position,
• A detailed CV, with a publication list (if applicable),
• An academic transcript of B.Sc. and M.Sc. education,
• Contact details of two referees.
• An interview and a scientific presentation will be part of the selection procedure. References are only requested for shortlisted candidates.
• For CSC Studentship and Visiting Scholarship, you are encouraged to contact Dr. Q. Lin (Ivana) at lin@utwente.nl.

5. About the Group

The HMOE group is located in the Department of Molecules & Materials, Faculty of Science & Technology. The HMOE group develops molecular-scale devices where charge transport and light-matter interactions go hand-in-hand, and are important in areas ranging from biology, green energy, catalysis, chemistry, physics, to nano-electronics and modern-day data processing. We have developed plasmonic electronic transducers, molecular electronic plasmon sources, and multi-functional molecular switches. We study in the detailed fundamental aspects.

The group contributes to MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, the largest research institute of the University of Twente. The institute trains graduate students and PhD-students, and conducts multidisciplinary research in the fields of photonics, nanotechnology, microsystems, materials science, and microelectronics. We also make use of the Nanolab Twente, one of the best equipped academic clean room laboratories in Europe. We are also closely connected with the Molecules Centre and Centre for Brains-Inspired Nano Systems (BRAINS).

6. About the Faculty

The Faculty of Science & Technology (Technische Natuurwetenschappen, TNW) engages some 700 staff members and 2000 students in education and research on the cutting edge of chemical technology, applied physics and biomedical technology. Our fields of application include sustainable energy, process technology and materials science, nanotechnology and technical medicine. As part of a people-first tech university that aims to shape society, individuals and connections, our faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad, and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders. Our research has a high profile both in the Netherlands and internationally and is strengthened by the many young researchers working on innovative projects with as doctoral candidates and post-docs. It has been accommodated in three multidisciplinary UT research institutes: MESA+ Institute, TechMed Centre and Digital Society Institute.

As an employer, the TNW Faculty offers jobs that matter. We equip you as a staff member to shape new opportunities both for yourself and for our society. With our Faculty, you will be part of a leading tech university that is changing our world for the better. We offer an open, inclusive and entrepreneurial climate, in which we encourage you to make healthy choices, for example, with our flexible, customisable conditions.

7. About the University of Twente

University of Twente (UT) has entered the new decade with an ambitious, new vision, mission and strategy. As ‘the ultimate people-first university of technology’ we are rapidly expanding on our High Tech Human Touch philosophy and the unique role it affords us in society. Everything we do is aimed at maximum impact on people, society and connections through the sustainable utilisation of science and technology. We want to contribute to the development of a fair, digital and sustainable society through our open, inclusive and entrepreneurial attitude. This attitude permeates everything we do and is present in every one of UT’s departments and faculties. Building on our rich legacy in merging technical and social sciences, we focus on five distinguishing research domains: Improving healthcare by personalised technologies; Creating intelligent manufacturing systems; Shaping our world with smart materials; Engineering our digital society; and Engineering for a resilient world.

As an employer, University of Twente offers jobs that matter. We equip you as a staff member to shape new opportunities both for yourself and for our society. With us, you will be part of a leading tech university that is changing our world for the better. We offer an open, inclusive and entrepreneurial climate, in which we encourage you to make healthy choices, for example, with our flexible, customisable conditions.