Postdoctoral Fellow

Job description / Role

Job Description:
A Postdoc position is available at Physics Department-United Arab Emirates University for a joint research project funded by the UAEU and Khalifa University. In this project, applicant is expected to synthesis phase change material thin films, characterize the material, and fabricate an electronic device.

Minimum Qualification:
- Applicants must have an earned PhD of Science degree in physics, materials science and engineering, or any related field with an overall GPA greater than 3.7 from reputable university.

Requirements

Preferred Qualification:
- The applicant must have hands-on experience on the following

Characterization techniques:
- Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
- Focused ion beam (FIB)
- X-ray diffraction (XRD)
- I-V and C-V electrical characterization
- Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)

Fabrication processes:
- Metallization: sputtering and e-beam evaporation
- Photo-lithography
- Electron beam lithography
- Dry and wet etching

About the Company

Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.

UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.