About
Position: One Post-doc Research Associate, for 1+ years, co-supervised by Professor John Wen and Professor Norman Zhou
Employer: University of Waterloo, Faculty of Engineering, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
Work location: Waterloo, ON, Canada
Starting date: Summer/Fall 2015
Description
Advanced manufacturing technologies such as micro-joining and welding can be achieved through the utilization of the reaction enthalpy generated from the alloying of inter-metallic layers with the thickness of hundreds of nanometers to micrometers. We develop such technologies for micromechanical sensors and microelectronic devices with close collaborations with industrial partners.
Projects
- Fabrication of inter-metallic multilayers using sputtering techniques
- Characterize the microstructures and thermal/chemical properties of the derived layers
- Investigate phase change and energy transport during energetic reactions
- Evaluate and optimise the joining characteristics
- Explore other novel fabrication methods from the bottom up
- Develop the micro-joining technology for MEMS components and devices
Requirements
- A PhD degree in materials, physics or mechanical (MEMS or advanced manufacturing) engineering. Exceptional candidates with other related background will be considered.
- Hands-on experience with sputtering, MEMS fabrication and material characterization (including XRD, FT-IR, TGA/DSC, SEM, etc).
- Canadians citizens and permanent residents have priority but are not a requirement.
- Provide your CV and a research statement for full consideration (preferably through e-mail to both supervisors).
Contact
Professor John Wen cc Prof. Norman Zhou
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo N2L 3G1 Ontario
Canada
E-mail:
Dr. John Wen, jzwen@waterloo.ca
Dr. Norman Zhou, nzhou@uwaterloo.ca