Phd in Thermal Scanning Probe Lithography

**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**
- 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

Contract Start Date : February 2025
- Activity Rate : 100%
- Contract Type : CDD
- Duration : 1 year, renewable
- Reference : 1174