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PhD in Thermal Scanning Probe Lithography (t-SPL) and Nanofabrication

Mission

We are offering a challenging position as a full-time (100%) PhD Student at the Institute of Electrical and Micro
Engineering at EPFL, Lausanne.

We are delighted to offer a fully funded PhD positions as part of an international collaborative project aimed at
pioneering new methods in quantum device nanofabrication. This Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) funded project,
a joint effort by EPFL, University of Basel, and CNM-Barcelona, combines advanced nanopatterning, precision doping, and
state-of-the-art surface characterization techniques to enable scalable quantum devices.

Main duties and responsibilities

More specifically, this project will develop and optimize thermal scanning probe lithography (t-SPL) for
high-resolution nano-patterning. This position involves creating and integrating precise nanostructures down to the 20
nm scale into silicon-on-insulator (SOI) platforms, contributing directly to quantum device fabrication.

Profile

- A MSc degree in the fields of Microengineering, physics, physical-elecronics, materials science, electronics, or
related fields with interest or experience in nanofabrication and device physics;
- Good communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team;
- Enthusiasm, scientific curiosity, eager to learn, good organizational skills, rigor in experimental work;
- High level of motivation for academic research work;
- Fluency in English.

We offer

- 4 years to complete your PhD with a competitive remuneration;
- You will be part of the Doctoral Program in Microsystems and Microelectronics EDMI ;
- A world-class research and training environment with access to state-of-the-art research facilities;
- A multi-cultural and stimulating work environment;
- Term of employment: 1-year fixed-term contract (CDD), renewable for 4 years.

Informations

Your application should contain:

- Motivation Letter
- Detailed CV
- Contact information
- At least 2 references willing to write a recommendation letter. Letters of recommendation should be sent back by the
same deadline


Application deadline: 30th November 2024
For more information, please contact: juergen.brugger@epfl.ch


If you are successful, you will need to enroll in one of the EPFL doctoral school programs . Please check this page
for additional information. Please note that this is a separate application process necessary to be eligible to
complete your PhD at EPFL.


Contract Start Date : February 2025

Activity Rate : 100%

Contract Type : CDD

Duration : 1 year, renewable

Reference : 1174