PD position: Growth and characterization of two-dimensional materials on liquid metals

Postdoctoral Research Opportunity: Growth and Characterization of Two-Dimensional Materials on Liquid Metals

Growth and characterization of two-dimensional materials on liquid metals

Introduction
The Faculty of Science Leiden and the Leiden Institute of Chemistry are looking for a postdoctoral researcher.

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the group of Prof. Dr. Irene M.N. Groot. The candidate will work on the growth and characterization of two-dimensional materials on liquid metal catalysts. The project will be carried out in the framework of a European project, named 2D Engine. Growth will be executed via chemical vapor deposition and the main characterization techniques are operando optical microscopy and Raman spectroscopy. Part of the project will consist of using synchrotron X-ray-based techniques at the ESRF in Grenoble.

Work and Profile
Applicants should have a PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field (or have submitted their thesis before the start date). Experience with growth of 2D materials, Raman spectroscopy and/or synchrotron X-ray-based techniques is an advantage. Effective communication skills to supervise and train junior researchers in the laboratory and to collaborate in a consortium are a must.

Description of Organisation and Terms of Employment
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The position starts as soon as possible. We offer a position for 12 months and upon satisfactory performance and depending on start date to be extended for another 10 months. You will be appointed in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The salary ranges from € 3.378,- to € 5.331,- gross per month, depending on experience (pay scale 10).

Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses (8.3%), training and career development. Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and conditions. For international spouses we have set up a dual career programme. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break.

Faculty
The Faculty of Science at Leiden University is a world-class faculty where staff and students work together in a dynamic international environment. It is a faculty where personal and academic development are top priorities. Our people are committed to expand fundamental knowledge by curiosity and to look beyond the borders of their own discipline; their aim is to benefit science, and to make a contribution to addressing the major societal challenges of the future.

The research carried out at the Faculty of Science is very diverse, ranging from mathematics, information science, astronomy, physics, chemistry and bio-pharmaceutical sciences to biology and environmental sciences. The research activities are organized in eight institutes. These institutes offer eight bachelors’ and twelve master’s programmes. The faculty has grown strongly in recent years and now has more than 2,300 staff and over 5,000 students. We are located at the heart of Leiden’s Bio Science Park, one of Europe’s biggest science parks, where university and business life come together.

University
Leiden University is one of Europe’s leading international research universities.

Thanks to its committed and inspired employees, the university enjoys a leading role in academic research and education. Leiden also scores very well every year in prominent rankings. This means that, to maintain our position, the bar is set very high. Regardless of the work you do at our university, you are always encouraged to broaden your horizons, develop your talents and reach your full potential. Will you become our newest colleague?

Do you have questions about this position? Please contact Prof. Dr. Irene M.N. Groot, email: i.m.n.groot@lic.leidenuniv.nl.