PhD Fellowship in Wide-Bandgap Electronics for Energy Conversion
Join an international PhD programme focused on advancing diamond-based semiconductor devices for sustainable energy conversion.
Best for:Best for researchers with a background in microelectronics or semiconductor physics interested in diamond-based power devices.
Overview
The Czech Technical University in Prague is recruiting a PhD student for the PICTUS fellowship programme to conduct research on wide-bandgap semiconductor electronics. The project focuses on the fundamental research and development of diamond-based power devices, including Schottky diodes, PiN diodes, and MOSFETs, produced via homoepitaxial growth. Candidates will work within the Department of Microelectronics and collaborate with industry partners like Hitachi Energy. This is a 48-month full-time position aimed at improving the efficiency and sustainability of electrical energy conversion technologies.
What you'll do
- Conduct fundamental research on diamond-based power devices including Schottky and PiN diodes.
- Develop and optimize homoepitaxial growth processes for semiconductor materials.
- Design and characterize active and passive power electronic components.
- Collaborate with industrial partners to bridge the gap between material growth and device engineering.
- Prepare and present research findings in academic and professional settings.
- Participate in the structured PICTUS PhD programme curriculum.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English (Good proficiency)
Instruction: English
- Strong background in semiconductor physics or microelectronics
- Proficiency in English
- Ability to develop independent research proposals
- Must meet the eligibility criteria defined by the PICTUS programme
- Must hold a Master's degree or equivalent
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-03 (Europe/Brussels)
Candidates must prepare a research proposal based on the provided list of topics. Applications must be submitted via the dedicated electronic form, including all required documentation.
- Research proposal
- CV
- Academic transcripts
Contact
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