Development and characterization of novel Nano-composite, High-frequency soft magnetic ferrites/materials for micromagnetic devices, Microsystems Centre, Tyndall National Institute, Cork, Ireland
Project: Components using soft-magnetic materials are central to the operation of many ICT products e.g. in energy management, RF Communications, micro-mechanical components such as switches, read/write heads and sensors. Recently, nanocomposite (metal/ceramic) thin-film materials produced by sputtering techniques have shown an interesting range of magnetic properties, not achievable by any other conventional magnetic material synthesis techniques. In particular such materials are being investigated for use at very high frequencies, such as the GHz frequencies used in RF communications. We plan to develop within this project different novel nanocomposite & high frequency soft magnetic ferrites/materials. Finally, thus prepared novel nanocomposite materials will be tested for high frequency operation, aiming future micromagnetic devices.
Position available: Initially one-year postdoctoral position (with a prospect of further extension) is available under supervision of Dr. Saibal Roy (email: xxxxxx.xxx@xxxxxxx.xx) in the Microsystems centre, Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Ireland. The successful applicant will work as part of a multidisciplinary research team, which has a focus on the development of integrated magnetics.
The research of this particular position will involve elements of the following;
1. Development of high-frequency soft ferrites based nanocomposites/other magnetic nanocomposites.
2. Modelling and micromagnetic simulation of magnetic component structures.
3. Static magnetic characterisation (FC, ZFC) of developed novel nanocomposite materials and their analysis.
4. Dynamic magnetic characterisation (mid to high frequency) and their analysis.
5. Electrical characterisation.
6. Fabrication of integrated devices (micro inductors, transformers etc) on Si, with developed novel nanocomposite materials.
Requirements:
a) PhD degree in Physics (experimental solid state physics)/ Physical chemistry/Electrochemistry/Microelectronics/ Materials Science/Engineering or similar.
b) Experience in developing high-frequency soft ferrites based nanocomposites/other magnetic nanocomposites preferably in chemical route
c) Experience in magnetic measurements such as SQUID, Highfrequency Permeameter, Network analyzer, Impedance analyzer
d) Experience in magnetic data analysis
e) Independent approach to carry the project work forward
e) Ability to write the project reports, articles in journals/conferences independently
f) Ability to partially supervise/assist PhD student/s
Salary: ~ 40,000 euro/annum + Pension + PRSI contribution. Highly experienced candidate could be considered for few initial increments.
Start date: January 2008
For further information about this position, please contact Dr. Saibal Roy at xxxxxx.xxx@xxxxxxx.xx
Candidates should submit a letter outlining their suitability for the position and their curriculum vitae, to include list of publications, the names, addresses and email IDs of three referees to xxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xx quoting the reference number.
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