Single crystal diamond Synthesis and Doping for Quantum and High Powered Device Applications
This grant supports growing and studying doped single crystal diamonds using CVD for power electronics and quantum applications, focusing on defects, doping, and color centers.
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NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025 | February 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: $99,200 stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; typical tenure 2-3 years.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research on growth and doping of single crystal diamond via chemical vapor deposition for power electronics and quantum device applications.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents; advanced fabrication and characterization facilities available at Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC.
Description
This fellowship opportunity supports research on single crystal diamond synthesis and doping at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC. Single crystal diamond is an ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor with exceptional material properties, making it highly suitable for power electronics and quantum systems.
The research focuses on:
- Growth and characterization of intrinsic and doped single crystal diamond using chemical vapor deposition (CVD).
- Investigating the impact of crystallographic orientation on defect density and material quality.
- N-type doping with phosphorus to enable diamond-based electronic devices.
- Creation of color centers via Group IV elements (Si, Ge, Sn, Pb) for quantum communication and sensing applications.
Applicants with a fundamental understanding of crystallography, epitaxy, and doping are encouraged to apply. The research environment provides access to advanced fabrication and characterization tools including X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), reactive ion etching (RIE), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and Raman spectroscopy.
