PhD Research Studentships
2D semiconductor devices for ultralow power electronics
| Supervisors: | Oliver FENWICK, Joe BRISCOE and Dimitrios PAPAGEORGIOU |
| Apply by: | 4 July 2025 |
| Start in: | September (Semester 1) |
Description
We are looking for a highly motivated graduate to undertake a 3-year PhD project on “2D semiconductor devices for ultralow power electronics”. The research project will be part of the £6M EPSRC Programme Grant entitled “Enabling Net Zero and the AI Revolution with Ultra-Low Energy 2D Materials and Devices”; a joint endeavour between Queen Mary University of London and the Universities of Glasgow and Nottingham, along with 20 industrial partners. This will give additional networking and training opportunities in an expanding field.
The student will work under the supervision of Prof. Olly Fenwick to develop novel devices for low-power computation using 2D semiconductors grown our project partners (InSe, GaSe, MoS2 etc.). This may include exploiting unusual phenomena in 2D materials such as ferroelectricity and Mott transitions. The student will use clean room, deposition and nanofabrication facilities, electron microscopy at the Nanovision centre and advanced AFM techniques.
At the completion of this project, the student will be proficient in a variety of semiconductor device processing and nano fabrication skills, a number of metrology techniques and a range of electronic device characterisation techniques. They will have had the opportunity to engage with and learn from partners from across the project consortium.
Students applying for this project should have a background in Physics, Chemistry or Materials Science and have some understanding in semiconductors or semiconductor devices. Whilst we value experience in any of the lab techniques mentioned, we are aware that not all candidates have had the opportunity. The supervisors are committed to training and upskilling the successful candidate as they progress through their PhD programme.
Funding
Funded by: Queen Mary ResearchUK students only.
The PhD studentship includes a London Allowance of £21,795.
Eligibility
- The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline.
- If English is not your first language, you will require a valid English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6.5+ overall with a minimum score of minimum score of 6.0 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking).
- Candidates are expected to start in September (Semester 1).
Contact
For informal enquiries about this opportunity, please contact Oliver FENWICK, Joe BRISCOE or Dimitrios PAPAGEORGIOU.
Apply
Start an application for this studentship and for entry onto the PhD Materials Science full-time programme (Semester 1 / September start):
Please be sure to quote the reference "SEMS-PHD-667" to associate your application with this studentship opportunity.
| Related website: | https://www.sems.qmul.ac.uk/staff/o.fenwick/ | |
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| Keywords: | Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Electronic Engineering, Nanotechnology, Materials Science - Other, Experimental Physics, Semiconductors, Solid State Physics |