The rich library of 2D layered materials present a plethora of spin- and valley-related properties that can be combined in order to design novel spintronics and valleytronics devices. Detection and manipulation of spin and valley degrees of freedom are key for the use of these systems in future information technologies. In this project, we aim to explore spin and valley physics in van der Waals heterostructures by combining layered materials with complementary properties. An example can be seen in our recently published paper: Safeer et al., Nano Lett. 19, 1074 (2019) [A free preprint is available here: https://arxiv.org/abs/1810.12481].

In this project, the Master student will be responsible for the design and preparation of structures by exfoliation and stamping of 2D materials in controlled atmosphere and device fabrication by standard electron-beam lithography. (S)he will be also involved in the magneto-transport measurements (high magnetic fields and low temperatures), data analysis, and drafting of results.

We offer an international and competitive environment, state-of-the-art equipment (including a class 100 cleanroom for nanofabrication capabilities), and the possibility of performing research at the highest level.

Description of the research group

The Nanodevices Group in CIC nanoGUNE is mostly interested in the electronic properties of systems in reduced dimensions. Our research program is currently articulated around different themes of research related to spintronics, multifunctional devices and advanced nanofabrication. For more information, see our website at https://www.nanogune.eu/nanodevices

Application

If you are a master student and you are interested in this project, please get in touch with the scientist in charge: Felix Casanova (f.casanova@nanogune.eu).

To apply for a master scholarship, fill in the form below and follow the instructions and recommendations of the general call open until 20 September 2019.