Expert in atomic force microscopy, nanowires, GaAs, AlP, AlN, electride, Big Data

Information for postdocs, graduate students and applicants:

Possible research topics

1. Investigation of the relationship between physical properties and growth technologies in the production of AlN films for use in micro-resonators for information transmission systems.
2. Investigation of the composition, structure, morphology and electrical characteristics of the electride of the composition type С12А7 for novel memory elements.
3. Development of methods for two-pass scanning probe microscopy in the study of the electrical characteristics of piezoelectric nanomaterials.

Research order

Place of work: main building of NSU, Faculty of Physics, ATRC department, Shared research facilities "VTAN". Remote work is not expected. We have experimental activities that require tools at NSU.

The postdoc  (or graduate student) will need to master the array of literature on the topic of AlN hexagonal films, thin film growth methods, including thermal and magnetron, study the literature on mayenite and electride, study the developments and publications of the Laboratory on these topics.

List of current and planned R&D projects

1. "Study of the structure and properties of functional materials for the development of Data operating devices" [Project Leader, implementation period: 2024-2026, participation of a postdoc/graduate student in the project is possible with employment, checked in accordance with international protocols of Export control.
2. "Scientific substantiation and creation of infrastructure based on the use of synchrotron radiation for diagnostics of functionally graded materials" (Responsible project manager/leader, 2025-2027). Participation of a postdoc/graduate student in the project is possible with employment, checked in accordance with international protocols of Export control.

Additional Information

Curious hard-working PostDoc and/or PhD student is expected to be accepted into our Laboratory to complete the tasks of the mentioned projects. Employment is expected for the position of "junior researcher" / "researcher" depending on experience and background achievements. Candidate might feel flexible to choose a research topic related to either experimental physics or computer modeling of materials, either growth technologies or devices, and diagnostic tools. To carry out postgraduate research, the instruments of the Shared research facilities "VTAN" at NSU are available.

Scientific adviser in "Devices and methods of experimental physics" section in the Open Doors International Olympiad conducted by the "Global Universities" Association, portfolio online.

Motivation for a PostDoc / graduate student (on the style of interaction with a supervisor):

Weekly meetings at the scientific seminar of the laboratory and discussion of progress in the work are expected. The initiative and self-driven work of the graduate student are absolute requirements.