From psik-network-owner-at-dl.ac.uk Wed Jan 9 06:17:00 2008 Received: from mserv8.dl.ac.uk (mail.dl.ac.uk [148.79.80.36]) by physmail.rutgers.edu (8.13.6/8.13.6) with ESMTP id m09BGmqH024703; Wed, 9 Jan 2008 06:16:54 -0500 (EST) Received: from dlmail2.dl.ac.uk (dlmail2.dl.ac.uk [148.79.163.114]) by mserv8.dl.ac.uk (8.13.1/8.13.1) with ESMTP id m09AvGX8013606; Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:57:17 GMT Received: from dlmail2.dl.ac.uk (dlmail2.dl.ac.uk [127.0.0.1]) by dlmail2.dl.ac.uk (8.12.11.20060308/8.12.11) with ESMTP id m09AvG95013402; Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:57:16 GMT Received: from localhost (mail-at-localhost) by dlmail2.dl.ac.uk (8.12.11.20060308/8.12.11/Submit) with SMTP id m09AvEqP013400; Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:57:15 GMT X-Authentication-Warning: dlmail2.dl.ac.uk: mail owned process doing -bs Received: by dlmail2.dl.ac.uk (bulk_mailer v1.13); Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:52:26 +0000 Received: from dlmail2.dl.ac.uk (dlmail2.dl.ac.uk [127.0.0.1]) by dlmail2.dl.ac.uk (8.12.11.20060308/8.12.11) with ESMTP id m09AqQet013092; Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:52:26 GMT Received: (from majord-at-localhost) by dlmail2.dl.ac.uk (8.12.11.20060308/8.12.11/Submit) id m09AqQ2j013090; Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:52:26 GMT X-Authentication-Warning: dlmail2.dl.ac.uk: majord set sender to owner-psik-network-at-dlmail2.dl.ac.uk using -f Received: from mserv9.dl.ac.uk (mserv9.dl.ac.uk [148.79.80.67]) by dlmail2.dl.ac.uk (8.12.11.20060308/8.12.11) with ESMTP id m09AlrV4013003 for ; Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:47:53 GMT X-DL-MFrom: X-DL-Connect: Received: from nmrc.ucc.ie (nmrc.ucc.ie [143.239.64.1]) by mserv9.dl.ac.uk (8.13.1/8.13.1) with ESMTP id m09AlqAO008438 for ; Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:47:52 GMT Received: from mailhost.tyndall.ie (unknown [10.1.64.4]) by nmrc.ucc.ie (Postfix) with ESMTP id 3C59A970 for ; Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:28:30 +0000 (GMT) Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by mailhost.tyndall.ie (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5689A4E for ; Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:27:43 +0000 (GMT) Received: from mailhost.tyndall.ie ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (mailhost.tyndall.ie [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10023) with ESMTP id 23946-01 for ; Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:27:40 +0000 (GMT) Received: from [10.1.65.155] (lnx001617a9a470.tyndall.ie [10.1.65.155]) by mailhost.tyndall.ie (Postfix) with ESMTP id CF8EC3 for ; Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:27:40 +0000 (GMT) Message-ID: <4784A19C.6030306-at-tyndall.ie> Date: Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:27:40 +0000 From: Simon Elliott User-Agent: Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0.7-1.1.fc4 (X11/20050929) X-Accept-Language: en-us, en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: "psik-network-at-dl.ac.uk" Subject: Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Chemical Simulation of Materials Deposition Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Virus-Scanned: amavisd-new at tyndall.ie X-Greylist: Sender IP whitelisted, not delayed by milter-greylist (mserv8.dl.ac.uk [148.79.80.36]); Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:57:22 +0000 (GMT) X-Greylist: Delayed for 00:20:04 by milter-greylist (mserv9.dl.ac.uk [148.79.80.67]); Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:47:52 +0000 (GMT) X-CCLRC-SPAM-report: -2.312 : BAYES_00 Sender: owner-psik-network-at-dl.ac.uk X-Spam-Checked: Spamassassin version 3.1.8, by Rutgers Physics X-Spam-Score: -2.6, tests=BAYES_00 X-Scanned-By: MIMEDefang 2.56 on 128.6.228.213 Status: R X-Status: X-Keywords: I would be grateful if you could advertise the following open position and forward it to anyone who might be interested. Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Chemical Simulation of Materials Deposition Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research fellowship at Tyndall National Institute applying quantum chemical simulation techniques to the deposition of high-permittivity materials. This is part of an EU-funded project to develop new flash memory devices and the research will be carried out in collaboration with experimental groups across Europe. Job Title: Researcher Location: Theory, Modelling and Design centre, Tyndall National Institute (http://www.tyndall.ie/) Reports to: Dr Simon Elliott Reference No.: SE-07 1. Principal Accountabilities To model the atomic layer deposition of dielectric layers needed for high-density flash memory, in particular the top dielectric, and for the transistor gate stack in CMOS technology. The modelling results will be used to guide precursor selection, optimise growth conditions and minimise impurities. First principles (ab initio) calculations will be used to investigate the key chemical reactions in the atomic layer deposition process. Dependence on process conditions will be examined via kinetic Monte Carlo simulations. In both cases, new models will be developed using existing simulation software. To report and disseminate the results. To survey the literature and assess emerging alternatives for precursor chemistries, deposition technologies and novel materials in high-density flash memories. To promote the use of materials simulation in high-tech industry, via publications, conferences and training events, as well as fostering bilateral partnerships. To pursue research in associated areas of materials science. 2. Vision/Context/Nature This is part of an EU-funded project to develop new flash memories and the research will be carried out in collaboration with experimental groups in academia and industry across Europe. It is also expected that the research will feed into related activities (both experimental and theoretical) in Tyndall and around Ireland, including interaction with partners in the semiconductor industry. It is expected that the research will enhance the status of Tyndall within the relevant research communities and strengthen our ties with industry. 3. Knowledge and Experience/Personal Attributes Applicants should hold a doctoral degree (or equivalent) in chemistry, physics, computational or materials science, or a related discipline, and must have experience in first principles or quantum chemical methods, such as density functional theory. A background in stochastic methods for modelling kinetic processes would be beneficial. Alternatively, experience in the processing and characterisation of nanostructured oxide materials would be advantageous. The ideal candidate will have a good publication record, be self-motivated and show enthusiasm for research. 4. Nature of position Fixed term contract for two years, to start as soon as possible. Renumeration based on level of experience and on the Irish postdoctoral salary scale (http://www.iua.ie/iua-activities/documents/07scalesdefinitions.pdf). 5. Contacts Please send your CV, a cover letter, contact info for referees and copies of relevant publications to simon.elliott-at-tyndall.ie This advertisement is also available at http://www.tyndall.ie/control/include_database.html?TC=65&DB=~/jobs.dbf&OL or via "careers" - "research" - "SE-07" at http://www.tyndall.ie -- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Simon.Elliott-at-tyndall.ie Theory, Modelling and Design Tyndall National Institute Tel:+353-21-4904392, Fax:-4270271 Lee Maltings, Cork, Ireland http://www.tyndall.ie/research/computational-modelling-group/selliott.html