Research Assistant 1

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This Part-Time Research Assistant 1 position is based in Prof. Thomas Szkopek's research lab in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled individual to assist with research involving assembly of an ultra-high vacuum (UHV) van der Waals heterostructure synthesis, doping, and analysis system. This entails assembly of UHV components including turbo-pumps, vacuum gauges, alkali getter sources, and integration of a cryostat, sample manipulator, and optical beam line for reflection hyperspectral imaging and Raman spectroscopy. Experience with experimental condensed matter physics techniques, optical microscopy/spectroscopy techniques, electronic instrumentation and 2D/van der Waals materials is essential.

Once assembly is complete, Research Assistant will support activities such as:

• investigate the anomalous enhancement of the G-mode Raman peak of alkali doped monolayer graphene on quartz substrates
• search for Raman active modes associated with hypothesized Kekule lattice distortions (a relative of the Jahn-Teller effect) of alkali doped monolayer graphene on quartz substrates 
• survey the reflectance spectra of C90 and C100 fullertube crystals before and after alkali doping
• survey the Raman spectra of C90 and C100 fullertube crystals before and after alkali doping, with an emphasis on determining the electron-phonon coupling constants associated with superconductivity
• conduct detailed investigation of the afore mentioned physico-chemical phenomena

Responsibilities will include documentation of research protocols, data analysis, and preparation of summary reports suitable for integration into scientific reports.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with experimental condensed matter physics techniques.
• Knowledge of optical microscopy and spectroscopy methods.
• Experience with electronic instrumentation.
• Familiarity with 2D/van der Waals materials.

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This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

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