Job Title:  Post Doctoral Fellow (Molecular Electronics)
Job Number:  4009507 (Ref.#. UCAN2666)
Date Posted:  06/26/2011
Application Deadline:  8/6/2011

Job Description
Vacancy Number: 1320

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a two year fixed term post doctoral fellowship working on the assembly of molecular systems and exploration of their properties using scanning probe microscopy.

The successful applicant will undertake research in relation to the project “Organised assemblies of functional molecules on surfaces investigated by scanning tunnelling microscopy”. The project has been funded by the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, a national Centre of Research Excellence.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in physics, chemistry or a related discipline and research experience in UHV scanning probe microscopy and chemical functionalisation of surfaces as well as one or more of: lithography or other device fabrication techniques; electrical characterisation of nanoelectronic devices; electron microscopy; computer simulations; data analysis.

Located on a picturesque campus, the University offers an extensive range of services and facilities including library and art collections, child-care centres, health centre, recreation centre, pharmacy, book shop and cafés. You’ll have opportunities to work alongside members of a world class, diverse academic community and enrich your own professional and personal development. The University is a smoke-free campus.

Enquiries of an academic nature may be made to Dr Simon Brown (simon.brown@canterbury.ac.nz) or see the following webpage http://www.phys.canterbury.ac.nz/research/nano/.

For further information and to apply online visit please visit http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/hr/job_vacancies.shtml

Applications for this position should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, university transcripts and a brief statement of research interests and goals. Applicants should also indicate the names and contact details of three referees.

Applications for this position will be evaluated continuously from the review date and the University reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.

The University of Canterbury is an EEO employer and invites applications from all sectors of the community.
Contact:  Human Resources
University of Canterbury
Christchurch,
New Zealand
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