Student Assistant

We are looking for a student with previous experience in electronics and robotics to develop and refine a system for the assembly of 2D materials into van der Waals heterostructures in a remotely controlled manner inside a glovebox environment.

The job

You will be responsible for

• Choosing and developing solutions in collaboration with researchers in DTU Nanomade
• Design and manufacture of a rotational heating stage
• Coding for closed loop feedback control of stepper motors
• Implementation of a novel force sensor for detection of assembly
• Ensuring compatibility with low ppm O2 and H2O environments
• Documenting your work to enable continuity and usability by future researchers

Our expectations of you

We need previous experience in the assembly of van der Waals heterostructures, electronics and mechatronics control so that you will be able to complete the job with as short a learning curve as possible. You will develop your solutions in close collaboration with the team in order to ensure that your work is maximally useful and compatible with our existing and future processes.

What We Offer In Return

We offer the chance to work in an environment with cutting edge research tools and facilities, where you will be part of work funded by the EU Graphene Flagship, Danish National Research Foundation, Novo Nordisk Foundation, Villum Foundation, and many others. We are an internationally diverse and friendly team.

Salary and appointment terms

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement for student lecturers at universities etc. (SUL).

Working hours are on average 8 hours per week and can be organized flexibly in relation to holidays, exams, etc. Starting date is immediate or according to mutual agreement. The employment runs as long as you are an active student.

The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus.

Application and contact

Please submit your online application no later than Wednesday, 31 August 2022 (Danish time) . Open the “Apply online” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and documentation for study activity. In the application, we would like to hear a little about you, your competencies and why you are applying for the position.

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Associate Professor Tim Booth at [email protected] . Read more about the Nanomade group at www.fysik.dtu.dk/english/Research/NANOMADE .

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

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