Openings at ECTM
Smart harsh environment SiC-based sensor system
Opening for: PhD studentStatus details
| Status: | Open |
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| Announced: | 06 Jul 2023 |
| Closing date: | 04 Sep 2023 |
With the digitalisation of society, there is a growing demand for monitoring of our surroundings with sensors. This is not only limited to monitoring homes or cities but also more challenging environments like agriculture, industrial plants, oil/geothermal drilling or even space. Environmental challenges can be anything from high pressure and temperature (>250 °C) to chemically corrosive or high radiation flux. Hence, there is a need for electronics and sensors that can operate reliably and preferably autonomously under these harsh environments.
Wide bandgap semiconductors, like SiC and GaN, are well suited for this due to radiation hardness and low intrinsic carrier concentration. In our group, we have demonstrated several sensors based on these materials and separately developed SiC-based read-out electronics. In this PhD project, we aim to combine both to realize a smart harsh environment sensing system.
Requirements
We are seeking a highly motivated candidate interested in joining our multi-disciplinary research team to conduct this project. The specific desired background is an MSc degree on Electronics, Mechanics, Materials science or a related area. We are looking for candidates with a great passion for research, a strong drive for scientific excellence, an independent work attitude, and great English communication skills (TOEFL > 100 or equivalent). The scientific qualities of the candidate should be demonstrated by excellent MSc grades and preferably also publications.
If you want to apply for one of the positions please send both your CV and a one-page motivation letter to the contact below.
Contact
dr.ir. Sten Vollebregt
Associate Professor
Electronic Components, Technology and Materials Group
Department of Microelectronics
Additional information
In The Netherlands, almost all PhD positions are linked to funded research projects. This has several implications:- PhD students are employed: they receive a salary rather than a grant. Most projects have a duration of 4 years.
- Positions become available once a project is funded. This can happen at any time during the year.
- It typically takes 6 to 9 months for a project proposal to receive funding. In this period, a position may be anticipated but the outcome remains insecure. Once a project is funded, the open position needs to be filled as soon as possible.
If you are interested in our research, it merits to inquire whether openings will be available. We collect resumes of prospective PhD students throughout the year, for each of our research tracks.
General requirements
We make our selection based on the following general requirements:- Formal requirements regarding prior education: you should have earned an MSc degree at a recognized institute for higher education.
- Background: this depends on the specific project.
- Excellence: your Grade-Point-Average should be above 8 (10). Also your MSc thesis should have received a grade above 8 (10).
- English: you should be able to communicate well in english (written and oral). Provide TOEFL/IELTS scores if available.
- Originality: your MSc thesis or later work (publications) should reflect some original ideas. Critical and independent thinking is very important.
- Team player: you should be able to work well in a team of other project members.
