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Two years Postdoc in Plasma / Thin Films / Surface Science
The Postdoc work concerns experimental studies of plasma-material interactions for future fusion facilities, such as ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor).
Keywords: Plasma, Thin Films, Surface Science
The Postdoc work concerns experimental studies of plasma-material interactions for future fusion facilities, such as ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor). First mirrors will play a crucial role in numerous ITER optical diagnostic systems. Deposition of material eroded from the wall of ITER can degrade the reflectivity of the first mirrors severely. Plasma cleaning using radio-frequency capacitively coupled plasmas is currently being considered as the most promising in-situ cleaning technique. Reduction of the plasma heat load on tungsten by introducing nitrogen leads via the catalytic reaction to the formation of ammonia. Moreover, helium as a fusion product leads via bombardment on several materials to the formation of a foam-like structure. These two phenomena need a thorough investigation and deep understanding
Your tasks
Plasma parameters measurements (Langmuir probe, Retarding Field Analyzer) will be used to investigate plasma cleaning. Using plasma reactors and ion sources, you will investigate the catalytic processes and the helium modified surface. Vacuum coating technique will be used to deposit thin films, samples will be characterized by photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Energy Dispersive X-Ray Analysis (EDXA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and optical characterization.
Supervise student thesis, provide advice to students and contribute to teaching as required by, for example, running tutorials and supervising practical work will be part of your tasks.
Your profile
We seek a highly motivated individual who enjoys working in a small interdisciplinary team of scientists with different backgrounds. A PhD diploma in materials science, physics, nanoscale science or related field is expected. Experience in one of the methods mentioned above is highly desirable but could be compensated by an extra effort and a high level of motivation of the candidate.
The work will focus on plasma physics, thin film deposition by physical vapor deposition (PVD) and their characterizations using various techniques (XPS, EDX, SEM). In cooperation with other institutes, additional analytical resources are available.
Please submit your CV, publication list and a motivational statement why you feel you qualify for this position.
The Postdoc work concerns experimental studies of plasma-material interactions for future fusion facilities, such as ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor). First mirrors will play a crucial role in numerous ITER optical diagnostic systems. Deposition of material eroded from the wall of ITER can degrade the reflectivity of the first mirrors severely. Plasma cleaning using radio-frequency capacitively coupled plasmas is currently being considered as the most promising in-situ cleaning technique. Reduction of the plasma heat load on tungsten by introducing nitrogen leads via the catalytic reaction to the formation of ammonia. Moreover, helium as a fusion product leads via bombardment on several materials to the formation of a foam-like structure. These two phenomena need a thorough investigation and deep understanding
Your tasks Plasma parameters measurements (Langmuir probe, Retarding Field Analyzer) will be used to investigate plasma cleaning. Using plasma reactors and ion sources, you will investigate the catalytic processes and the helium modified surface. Vacuum coating technique will be used to deposit thin films, samples will be characterized by photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Energy Dispersive X-Ray Analysis (EDXA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and optical characterization. Supervise student thesis, provide advice to students and contribute to teaching as required by, for example, running tutorials and supervising practical work will be part of your tasks.
Your profile We seek a highly motivated individual who enjoys working in a small interdisciplinary team of scientists with different backgrounds. A PhD diploma in materials science, physics, nanoscale science or related field is expected. Experience in one of the methods mentioned above is highly desirable but could be compensated by an extra effort and a high level of motivation of the candidate. The work will focus on plasma physics, thin film deposition by physical vapor deposition (PVD) and their characterizations using various techniques (XPS, EDX, SEM). In cooperation with other institutes, additional analytical resources are available.
Please submit your CV, publication list and a motivational statement why you feel you qualify for this position.
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For further information, please contact
Dr. Laurent Marot, Tel. +41 (61) 267 37 20, laurent.marot@unibas.ch or
Prof. Dr. Ernst Meyer, Tel. +41 (61) 267 37 24, ernst.meyer@unibas.ch head of the Nanolino Group
The position is immediately available with a planned duration of 4 years. Please send your application by email to Dr. Laurent Marot, laurent.marot@unibas.ch
For further information, please contact Dr. Laurent Marot, Tel. +41 (61) 267 37 20, laurent.marot@unibas.ch or Prof. Dr. Ernst Meyer, Tel. +41 (61) 267 37 24, ernst.meyer@unibas.ch head of the Nanolino Group
The position is immediately available with a planned duration of 4 years. Please send your application by email to Dr. Laurent Marot, laurent.marot@unibas.ch