Research Fellow in the Electronic Properties of Twisted 2D Semiconductors

Job No.: 626724

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 2-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: AUD $72,205 - $97,995 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Rewarding Postdoctoral Research position in experimental condensed matter physics
• Perform world-class research at Monash University, one of Australia’s top research universities

The Opportunity

The study of twisted heterostructures of two-dimensional (2D) materials such as graphene is an exciting fast-moving field at the forefront of condensed matter physics and nanoscience, with vast opportunities for tailoring the properties of interacting electrons in 2D to produce new phenomena such as superconductivity and topological phases, as well as potentially useful electronic devices. We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the area of experimental condensed matter physics and surface science to study the electronic properties of 2D twisted heterostructures of atomically thin semiconductors (e.g. MoS₂, WS₂), a relatively unexplored but promising new area of 2D heterostructure science. 

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Conduct research into the electronic properties of twisted two-dimensional semiconductor heterostructures using micro- and nano-angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy
• Publish research outcomes in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, contribute to high-profile conferences and workshops
• Assist in the supervision of MSc and PhD students

The successful applicant must hold a PhD in experimental condensed matter physics or a closely related field. Experience with angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy is essential. Experience in fabrication of van der Waals heterostructures of 2D materials (i.e. exfoliation and controlled positioning and stacking of 2D materials), along with lithographic techniques for device fabrication, and synchrotron experience are highly desirable.

In addition to having the primary responsibility for angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy, the Research Fellow will work as part of a larger team that is tasked with characterising the electronic structure of twisted semiconductor heterostructures using low-temperature scanning tunnelling microscopy and electronic transport measurements.

Environment

You will be working with Dr Mark Edmonds and Professor Michael Fuhrer in the School of Physics and Astronomy at Monash.

Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to https://www.monash.edu/jobs/how-to-apply/applying-for-the-job.

Enquiries

Dr Mark Edmonds, +61 3 9905 3630, mark.edmonds@monash.edu or Professor Michael Fuhrer, +61 3 9905 1353, michael.fuhrer@monash.edu

Closing Date

Sunday 24 July 2022, 11:55pm AEST