Postdoc in Ultrasensitive 2D Material Magnetometry - DTU Physics

We are developing ultrasensitive magnetometer devices based on 2D materials for measuring neuron activity, and seek excellent postdoctoral candidates to join our team.
We are seeking an excellent candidate for a 2-year postdoc within electronic engineering of 2D magnetic sensors for room-temperature magnetic sensors for ultrasmall fields. The position will be part of the 2DPHYS - 2D Materials Engineering and Physics – section at DTU Physics and is funded by the Novo Nordisk Challenge project BIOMAG. The aim of the BIOMAG team is to develop sensor technologies to measure the ultrasmall magnetic fields originating from nerve cells in the human brain, based on optical or electrical detection schemes.

The candidate will work on device fabrication of electrical devices based on 2D materials, where the shape of the device and the potential landscape as well as the materials and processes, will be engineered to optimise the sensitivity and noise-equivalent field towards detection of small magnetic fields. The responsibilities involve design, fabrication, characterisation of 2D magnetometers and analysis of measurements, in collaboration with BIOMAG colleagues from DTU Physics and DTU Energy. While the initial goal is centered around magnetoresistance effects driven by Lorentz force (i.e. Hall-effect and extraordinary magnetoresistance - EMR) other, more sophisticated magnetoresistance effects could become relevant.

You will work closely with colleagues and students within the project BIOMAG, involving partners from DTU Physics, DTU Energy and Copenhagen University, as well as team members from the section 2DPHYS.

Required qualifications

• Expertise in 2D materials, material science, electron transport and condensed matter physics
• Experience with assembly of van der Waals heterostructures and nanoscale lithography/device fabrication
• Experience with magnetotransport measurement of nanoscale devices

General qualifications

• Scientific production and research potential at international level
• Independent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and language skills (English)
• Experience with collaborations and team-based work style

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 2 years, and it is a full-time position. The expected starting date is 1 May 2025, but this can be negotiated.

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Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Peter Bøggild, DTU Physics ([email protected]).

You can read more about DTU Physics at https://physics.dtu.dk/ and about the 2DPHYS section at https://physics.dtu.dk/research/sections/2dphys.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 February 2025 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications

And may include (optional):

• Short research statement including overview of previous research projects, summary of future goals and personal interest in the project

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As the position involves research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, among other things, open-source background checks will be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU Physics offers cross-disciplinary research where micro- and nanotechnology is applied to a wide range of scientific disciplines, i.e., electronics, mechanics, chemistry, optics, fluidics, medical and biotechnology as well as applications. Activities in the 2DPHYS section are focused on basic and applied research, and with strong international collaborations focusing on fundamental and applied research within 2D materials as well as other layered and ultrathin materials.

At 2DPHYS we run our own fabrication facility, 2DTU, where we can do material and device fabrication in controlled (oxygen and water free) atmosphere. We have access to world-class cleanroom facilities with state-of-the-art electron beam lithography at DTU Nanolab – National Centre for Nano Fabrication and Characterisation. In BIOMAG we work closely together with DTU Energy, and are partner in EMAT – National Infrastructure Laboratory for Functional Energy Materials.

We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

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