项目介绍

2025年3月12日

In cuprate High critical temperature superconductors (HTS) the superconductive phenomenon emerges from a metallic state, named “strange metal”, with properties that cannot be accounted for by conventional condensed matter theories. The highest superconductive temperature in HTS corresponds to the region of doping where the strange metal phase is most robust. It is believed that the route towards room temperature superconductivity goes through the understanding of the physics principles governing the strange metal phase, still unknown.

Information about the division and the department
The research is conducted at the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience – MC2. MC2 is a unique research department in the areas of micro- and nanotechnology, housing more than 200 employees and PhD students. The research focus at MC2 is future nano- and quantum electronics, high speed electronics and photonics, and bio- and nano-systems.

Main responsibilities
Within this project the PostDoc will lead this new experimental approach which will involve nano structuring of  substrates, thin film deposition and transport properties of nanoscale devices. We have a strong consortium consisting of expertise in superconducting materials (Chalmers), which can benefit from the theoretical support  of various national (KTH, Uppsala, Chalmers) and international collaborations.

Our group has recently achieved research breakthroughs by using the strain induced by the substrate  to tune the properties of the strange metal phase and of the superconductive state. The focus of the PostDoc position will be to go beyond conventional strain modification by patterning period nanostructures on the surface of the  substrate. nm thick films of HTS superconductors will be strongly affected by the superstructure which will change the ground state possibly giving hints on how to increase the superconducting critical temperature towards room temperature. At the same time the PostDoc will be working on a recently financed EU project aimed at using HTS nano devices for mimicking artificial neurons and synapses for neuromorphic computing applications. In this respect the plan is to realize tunable Josephson devices using thin HTS films in combination with state-of-the-art nanolithography.

Qualifications
The applicant must hold a MSc and PhD degree with strong background in Physics and Engineering.

Applicants should ideally have:

• Performed high-quality research in the area of nanoelectronics
• Experience in nanofabrication of electronic devices (cleanroom environment)
• Experience in growth of thin films/nanoribbons
• Experience in low-level electronic measurements at cryogenic temperatures (mK temperature)
• Strong inner driving force and capabilities for independent work
• Excellent collaboration skills in a research team
• Potential to reach excellence in the research field
• Fluent in English, both oral and written skills
• Swedish skills or an intention to learn Swedish and Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years, with possible extension for a third year.
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Application procedure
The application should be written in English and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name)
1-3 pages where you:• Introduce yourself• Describe your previous research fields and main research results• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered.

Application deadline: 2025-03-31

For questions, please contact:
Floriana.Lombardi, Full professor, MC2
Floriana.Lombardi@chalmers.se

Thilo Bauch, Associate professor, MC2
Thilo.Bauch@chalmers.se

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