MN-20 PhD in Material Modelling for Devices
Contract: Full Time/Fixed Term
Tyndall National Institute invites applications to a full time PhD position in the Materials Modelling for Devices group, headed by Dr. Michael Nolan, to investigate new thermal, self-limiting atomic layer etch chemistries using multiscale atomistic simulations.
Purpose of Role
Reporting to the Head of Group – Materials Modelling for Devices in the Tyndall MicroNanoSystems Centre, the PhD student will be responsible for leading the work on using multi-scale simulations to model novel thermal atomic layer etching chemistries. The position is supported by a Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) project supported by Intel.
The overall aim of this project is to explore the chemistry of self-limiting thermal atomic layer etching (tALE) which is being deployed for precise, controlled etching of a range of materials with a view to applying this in the fabrication of next generation semiconductor devices where complex 3D structure and ultra thin films are required. While there has been some significant advances in thermal ALE doi:10.1021/acs.accounts.0c00084, https: // doi.org/10.1016/j.pnsc.2018.11.003,https: // doi.org/10.1116/6.0000894 and the MMD group at Tyndall has pioneered the atomistic simulation of thermal ALE of metal oxides and metals doi:10.1021/acs.chemmater.8b01930, https: // chemrxiv.org/engage/chemrxiv/article- details/6183ac019b583aca9deb1f67,https:// dx.doi.org/10.1116/6.0000804, https: // pure.ulster.ac.uk/ws/files/85689489/ALEManuscript.pdf, there are still many open questions. This project aims to understand the role of surface orientation, surface defects and terminations, find alternatives to HF and develop libraries of tALE process chemistries.
The role requires a strong background chemistry/materials/sold state physics, whereby previous experience with programming and machine learning will be a significant benefit. Ideally, some exposure to first principles simulations for materials discovery or other atomistic simulations approaches would be part of a candidate's background.
As part of this role the candidate will take training and development opportunities at Tyndall and UCC, as well as relevant postgraduate and undergraduate modules to drive their wider training and development. Please see postgraduate-research and https: // www. ucc.ie/en/study/postgrad/.
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What we offer
The annual stipend is €22,000 pa. In addition, yearly University academic fees will paid by the Tyndall National Institute.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Michael Nolan at [email protected].
The closing date for applications is 29th March, 2024.
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Postgraduate applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English language proficiency as per UCC regulations (https: // www. ucc.ie/en/study/comparison/english/postgraduate/). Certificates should be valid (usually less than 2 years old) and should be uploaded with their application.
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