Ireland : Tyndall National Institute Ph.D. Studentship in Graphene-based Nanoelectronic Devices

(Ref. No. AQ - 02)

Graphene, honeycomb layers of carbon only one atom thick, is a fascinating new material with enormous potential for electronics applications. Graphene nanoribbons, patterned from micron-scale flakes using lithography and etching, have been proposed as building blocks for future switches or memory devices. In addition to development of fabrication and contacting processes to electrically interface these nanoribbons, a key challenge lies in understanding the contribution of the ribbon edges to the electronic structure and charge transport properties of these novel building blocks.

Applications are invited for a Ph.D. studentship in this field. The student's work will focus on:
- Assembly and visualisation of micron-scale graphene layers.
- Development of routes for fabrication and functionalisation of graphene nanoribbons.
- Investigation of electrical characteristics of the graphene nanoribbon devices using low-noise variable temperature electrical characterisation.

The successful candidate for this position will have a good undergraduate degree in chemistry, physics, electronic engineering or materials science. Informal enquiries concerning this studentship can be made to Dr. Aidan Quinn (email: aidan.quinn@tyndall.ie, group webpage: www.tyndall.ie/nanotech).

To apply for this position, please submit a CV to careers@tyndall.ie quoting the reference number.