Growth, characterization, and structure-property-function relationship studies

About the Research

The project involves synthesis/growth and characterization of hybrid nano-structures, including semiconductor and metal quantum clusters, two-dimensional nanostructures (graphene, boron nitride, phosphorene, antimonene, BN and transition metal chalcogenides) and their hetero-structures; Bio-Nano structures, including protein and nucleic acid templated nanomaterials as multifunctional platforms. Structural characterizations include electron microscopy (Transmission, scanning), surface probe microscopies (scanning tunneling and atomic and magnetic force), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, UV-Vis and photoluminescence spectroscopies. The property characterizations include electron transport, thermal transport, photo-induced phenomena.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience in metrology and property (optical, electrical, thermal) evaluation laboratory techniques.
• Research experience with hybrid nano and bio-nano materials growth, charetrizations.

Requirements

Prior research experience with hybrid nano and bio-nano materials growth, charetrizations and hands-on experience in metrology and property (optical, electrical, thermal) evaluation laboratory techniques.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field.

Skills

• Experience with hybrid nano and bio-nano materials growth, charetrizations.
• Experience with metrology and property (optical, electrical, thermal) evaluation laboratory techniques.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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Additional Information

The Army Research Laboratory Research Associateship Program (ARL-RAP) is designed to significantly increase the involvement of creative and highly trained scientists and engineers from academia and industry in scientific and technical areas of interest and relevance to the Army. Scientists and Engineers at the CCDC Army Research Laboratory (ARL) help shape and execute the Army's program for meeting the challenge of developing technologies that will support Army forces in meeting future operational needs by pursuing scientific research and technological developments in diverse fields such as: applied mathematics, atmospheric characterization, simulation and human modeling, digital/optical signal processing, nanotechnology, material science and technology, multifunctional technology, combustion processes, propulsion and flight physics, communication and networking, and computational and information sciences.

How to Apply

A complete application includes:

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Three References Forms
• Transcripts

If selected by an advisor the participant will also be required to write a research proposal to submit to the ARL-RAP review panel for:

• Research topic should relate to a specific opportunity at ARL
• The objective of the research topic should be clear and have a defined outcome
• Explain the direction you plan to pursue
• Include expected period for completing the study
• Include a brief background such as preparation and motivation for the research
• References of published efforts may be used to improve the proposal

A link to upload the proposal will be provided to the applicant once the advisor has made their selection.

Contact Information

Questions about this opportunity? Please email ARLFellowship@orau.org

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