The work will be focused on the study of domain structure and the local conduction of different ferroelectric and relaxor materials. In order to characterize these materials, the piezo-response force microscopy (PFM) and conductive atomic force microscopy (CAFM) will be used for providing the information about the domain structure and local conduction of the selected samples. The study is interesting and scientific.
The aims of the internship job will be 1) to understand the basic principles of the atomic-force, piezo-response force and conductive atomic-force microscopes, 2) learn how to use these techniques and 3) characterize some selected materials by them.
Master student of chemistry, physics, material science or some related studies
The applicant needs to be interested in characterization of new materials and motivated to work on high level scientific research in the area of piezoelectric and ferroelectric materials. The previous knowledge on the AFM technique is not needed; all the training will be provided at the host institute, however high motivation and interest of the applicant in such type of scientific work is required.
Contact person Dr. Hana Uršič Department / Function Electronic Ceramics Department K5 Direct telephone number +386 1 477 3936 Direct mobile +386 051 30 51 54 Direct e-mail address [email protected]
Jožef Stefan Institute
Ljubljana (SLOVENIA)