Kemerink group

The coupling between ionic and electronic motion makes mixed conductors highly interesting for novel neuromorphic applications that rely on the existence of a continuum of (non-binary) memory states. In this project, we aim to control hysteresis in the conductivity of novel two- and multi-terminal devices, using dynamic doping by mobile ions; the figure shows an artist impression of a nanoscale multi-terminal memory device that exploits the disordered nature of organic conductors. The devices developed in this project will also be used to investigate the fundamentals of (coupled) charge motion in these systems.

Apart from being embedded in the Research Training Group on mixed ionic-electronic transport, the candidate will work in a small team that studies various aspects of doped organic semiconductors using experimental, numerical and theoretical methods.

This project involves device fabrication in a cleanroom, advanced electrical characterization and numerical modelling and therefore requires a background in experimental physics or equivalent. Previous experience in a relevant research topic is not essential but desirable.