Research Associate (2D Ferroelectric Devices for Neuromorphic Computing)

CINTRA is a French-Singaporean joint research laboratory, a CNRS International Research Laboratory under the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research. It is a collaboration between the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Thales, bringing together researchers and students from France and Singapore. The research focus of this joint laboratory is towards the development of innovative nanotechnologies and nanomaterials for various electronic and photonic applications.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/cintra.

Here, we are looking for a Research Associate to prepare and characterize 2D ferroelectric materials and devices. The role will focus on the preparation and fundamental characterization of 2D ferroelectric materials to promote the development and application of 2D ferroelectric devices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Characterize the 2D ferroelectric polarization with various methods, such as PFM and P-E loop test.

• Design, fabricate and test devices based on 2D ferroelectric materials.

• Confirm the polarization switch with electrical pulses.

• Demonstrate reconfigurable photoresponsivity.

• Demonstrate neuromorphic computing with fabricated devices.

• Collect and analyze the results.

• Draft manuscript and project reports based on the results

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in electronics, optical engineering, materials science and engineering, physics or related field from top Universities. Entry level candidates are welcome to apply.

• At least 2 years of technical hands-on experience on 2D ferroelectric materials characterization and device design and fabrication.

• Good publication on 2D ferroelectric materials and devices is compulsory.

• Good publication related to neuromorphic computing is compulsory.

• Familiarity with lithography, 2D materials transfer and PFM characterization.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Meticulous and good with data.

• Independent but can work well with a team

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU