Within the Research Group ?Inorganic and  Physical Chemistry¢ of Hasselt University, the following position (m/f)  available:

PhD Studentship Inorganic and Physical Chemistry (2 x 2 years)
(mandate SBG/2008/001)

Job description
This PhD research is situated in the frame of a collaboration between  the Institute of Materials research and the Interuniversity  Microelectronics Centre (IMEC). Within the group of Inorganic and  Physical Chemistry and in a highly interdisciplinary context (chemistry  / materials physics / electronics), research will be performed towards  the development and the introduction of new metal oxide materials for  micro/nano-electronic devices of future technology generations, aiming  to meet the ever increasing demand of miniaturisation. The PhD project  will focus on the study and optimisation of wet-chemical synthesis  routes for innovative high-K dielectric metal oxides and the  characterisation of their ultrathin layers in view of finding suitable  next generation dielectrics for logic and DRAM devices. The research  will be carried out in close collaboration with IMEC and with other  disciplines within the institute for Materials Research.

Profile and diploma
Candidates are able to work independently and to conduct their research  in an interdisciplinary context. A strong interest in inorganic and  physical chemistry, materials science and thermodynamics as well as in  the synthesis and characterisation of materials with applications in  electronics is encouraged. The candidates should have an adequate  basic-knowledge of chemistry and materials science and should therefore  have a diploma of: Master in (applied) Chemistry or (applied) Physics,  Bio engineer, Master in Industrial Sciences, Civil Engineer or  equivalent diploma.

Further information
* Content job responsibilities:
* Prof. dr. M. Van Bael, +32-(0)11-26 83  82, marlies.vanbael@uhasselt.be
* Prof. dr. J. Mullens, +32-(0)11-26 83  08, jules.mullens@uhasselt.be

* Content terms of employment and selection  procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@uhasselt.be
Application
Applicants must use the official application forms
* which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan –  building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 – 11 – 26 80 03
* or which can be downloaded here : http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.doc
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned  address no later than Friday, June 6th 2008.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.