The Solid State Physics group (SSP) of the University of TwenteWe is offering a PhD student position.

The research of SSP is an integral part of the MESA+ Institute forNanotechnology. Well-defined morphological patterns and functionalpatterned molecular coatings will be studied to improve control of thewettability of surfaces. Both the macroscopic and microscopic featuresof such structures and their collaborative effects will be studied. Themolecular coatings for wetting control will be applied by two differenttechniques, microcontact printing and shadow-mask evaporation. Both theinfluence of the length scale and the anisotropy of the patterns on themacroscopic wettability are of interest. The combination of lengthscales in the micron range with those in the nanometer range ispromising for gaining improved wettability control, especially ingradient patterned surfaces. Nanometer sized structure will beimplemented by means of ion beam induced erosion, both in 0D (dots) and1D (stripes).

This project aims at a fundamental investigation of theinterrelationships between roughness and functional coating. Thelaboratory scale experiments will be performed with mainly opticaltools (ADSA-P and interference microscopy), combined withhigh-resolution microscopy (AFM and possibly LEEM). The findings arethought to be relevant for application in high-tech printingtechnology.

Organisation:
University of Twente,MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology The MESA+ Institute forNanotechnology at the University of Twente trains graduate students andPhD-students and conducts interdisciplinary research in the fields ofnanotechnology, microsystems, materials science and microelectronics.

Requirements:
For this position, we are searchingfor enthusiastic candidates with a recent Masters degree inexperimental or applied physics, physical chemistry or a relateddiscipline, and with a strong desire to investigate uncharted waters.Preferably, you have some previous experience related to the researchtopic. Knowledge of the standard experimental techniques used in thiswork, i.e. optical and scanning probe microscopy, is desirable.

Employment:
We offer an interesting temporaryresearch position in a dynamic, interdisciplinary and internationalenvironment. You will be appointed for a period of one year, with anassessment within one year. A positive assessment will secure thecontinuation of the appointment for another three years. The salarystarts at €1.933,- gross per month increasing to €2.472,- gross permonth in the fourth year. PhD students are expected to complete theirresearch with a thesis. Benefits and other conditions of employment arein accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for DutchUniversities, including participation in `Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP`for your pension.

Application:
To apply for this position, pleasesend a detailed CV together with a letter of motivation and preferablythe names and postal or e-mail addresses of two referees to: Prof. dr.ir. Bene Poelsema, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology and Faculty ofScience and Technology, University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AEEnschede, The Netherlands. Starting date: as soon as possible,preferably not later than January 1st, 2007.

Please send your application to:

Prof.dr.ir. Bene Poelsema
MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology & Faculty of Science and Technology
University of Twente, P.O. Box 217
Enschede
PostCode: NL-7500 AE
Phone: 0031-53-489-3060
Email: b.poelsema@tnw.utwente.nl

Need further information? Please contact:

Dr. E.S. Kooij
MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology & Faculty of Science and Technology
University of Twente, P.O. Box 217
Enschede
PostCode: NL-7500 AE
Phone: 0031-53-489-3146
Email: e.s.kooij@tnw.utwente.nl