The post-doctoral fellow will work under the guidance of Monique A. van der Veen. The van der Veen group focuses on the development of metal-organic frameworks for photocatalysis and electronics. An important component of research in the van der Veen group is the use of advanced optical spectroscopy to gain new insight into the structure and function of nanoporous materials.

The position is part of a larger project in which ferroelectrics based on metal-organic frameworks will be developed. Ferroelectrics are here targeted to be used as physically flexible memories and mechanical energy harvesters. These can be used in (biocompatible) sensors for the Internet of Things. The European Research Council has awarded a prestigious ERC Starting Grant to Monique A. van der Veen for this research. You will work in a team of experimentalists and theorists to achieve this common goal. As a post-doctoral fellow your focus is on the challenging characterisation of metal-organic frameworks while applying electrical fields. This will include nonlinear optical microscopy, Sawer-Tower method, and X-ray diffraction. Your challenging aim is to track the response of the materials to electrical fields in time and space.

The candidate must hold a PhD, or will have submitted a PhD thesis prior to taking up the appointment. Experience with advanced physical characterisation (e.g. crystallography, nonlinear optics, electrical characterisation or dielectric spectroscopy) as well as some experience in synthesizing materials is a must.

Fixed-term contract: 20 maanden.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.
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