Postdoc Spin Transport in Mesoscopic Devices with Quantum Materials

Join the QuSpin Lab at TU Delft to develop next-generation spintronic devices based on a 2D materials platform.

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to join the Quantum Spintronics (QuSpin) Lab in the Department of Quantum Nanoscience, TU Delft. The project is aimed at developing spintronic devices based on graphene and van der Waals heterostructures. The project spans from building nano-constrictions and addressing spin-polarized quantum point contacts and quantum dots to functional topological spintronic devices based on quantum spin Hall currents. Your research will focus on understanding and controlling spin-polarized quantum transport at the nanoscale.

Your main tasks will include:

• Fabrication of graphene-based nanoelectronic devices using state-of-the-art cleanroom facilities
• Assembly of van der Waals heterostructures using dry-transfer techniques
• Low-temperature transport measurements
• Data analysis and modelling of quantum transport measurements
• Close collaboration with other researchers within the department, and interaction with leading experimental groups within the Dutch quantum ecosystem
• Attendance and presenting in national/international conferences

Research environment

You will join a young, ambitious, and interdisciplinary research group in the QuSpin Lab, led by Prof. Talieh Ghiasi, and embedded in the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience Delft. The QuSpin Lab works at the interface of quantum materials, spintronics, and quantum transport, and offers a stimulating environment with strong experimental infrastructure, close collaborations, and excellent training opportunities.

You will join a diverse and driven team of academic staff, PhD students and postdocs in Delft. Fostering an inspiring, friendly and supportive environment, the team meets regularly to share ideas and knowledge or socialize. In addition, you will receive all the training you need to evolve as a scientist in this fast-developing field.

Job requirements

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Holds (or is close to obtaining) a PhD degree in physics, applied physics, or nanoscience
• Has a strong interest in experimental condensed-matter physics, spintronics and quantum nanoscience
• Is motivated to work hands-on in the cleanroom and cryogenic laboratories
• Is skilled at data analysis, problem-solving, and working in an international research team
• Has prior experience with 2D material assembly and nanofabrication
• Has an advanced level in Python programming (e.g. QCoDeS) needed for data acquisition and data analysis

Prior experience with 2D material assembly and nanofabrication is highly recommended.

TU Delft as an employer

Delft University of Technology is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world-class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society.

Faculty Applied Sciences

With more than 1,100 employees, including 150 pioneering principal investigators, as well as about 3,600 students, the Faculty of Applied Sciences is an inspiring scientific ecosystem. Focusing on key enabling technologies such as quantum and nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, synthetic biology and materials for energy storage and conversion, the faculty aims to provide solutions to important problems of the 21st century. Its scientists conduct fundamental and applied research in fields including Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Engineering Physics.

Conditions of employment

• Duration of contract is 24 months with the possibility of a temporary extension.
• Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
• An excellent pension scheme via the ABP.
• The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year.
• Discount with health insurers on supplemental packages.
• Flexible working week.
• Every year, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours). You can also sell or buy additional leave hours via the individual choice budget.
• Plenty of opportunities for education, training and courses.
• Partially paid parental leave
• Attention for working healthy and energetically with the vitality program.