Undergraduate Summer Research Assistant (Micro / Nanoelectronics – CNT FET Fabrication)

Job Description

Institution: Carbon to Metal Coatings Institute (C2MCI), Queen’s University

Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada

A Summer Research Assistant position is available at the Carbon to Metal Coatings Institute (C2MCI), a multidisciplinary research centre at Queen’s University. C2MCI brings together scientists, clinicians, and engineers from Canada and internationally to develop next-generation technologies for surface protection, semiconductor processing, nanomedicine, and advanced materials.

The successful candidate will work on a project investigating Direct Metal-Surface Alignment of Semiconducting Carbon Nanotubes via Carbene-Iptycene Relay Chemistry for Nanoelectronics. This project combines synthetic chemistry with nanofabrication and device engineering.

Research Project

The project focuses on the synthesis of novel N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC)-iptycene anchors designed to attach carbon nanotubes stably to metal surfaces for nanoelectronic applications. The student will gain experience in both chemical synthesis and nanodevice fabrication.

Key Responsibilities

• Synthesize NHC-iptycene molecules designed for metal surface attachment.
• Perform organic synthesis of iptycene-based molecular anchors.
• Participate in nanofabrication processes at the Kingston Nanofabrication Facility (NFK).
• Fabricate top-contact carbon nanotube Field-Effect Transistors (CNT-FETs).
• Collaborate with research partners at McGill University.
• Assist with experimental data collection and device characterization.

Candidate Profile

• 3rd or 4th year undergraduate student in Chemistry or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in nanomaterials, surface chemistry, or nanoelectronics.
• Interest in interdisciplinary work combining chemistry and nanofabrication.
• Ability to work independently in a research laboratory environment.

Position Details

• Duration: May 1 – August 30, 2026 (4 months).
• Compensation: $12,000 stipend.
• Supervisor: Dr. Monika Snowdon (Crudden Group).
• Institution: Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit a single PDF containing:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Academic transcripts

File naming convention: LastName_FirstName_CNTFETs

Email subject line: “C2MCI CNTFETs S26 Last name First Name”

Applications should be sent to: [email protected]

More information about the opportunity is available here: https://www.carbon-2-metal-institute.queensu.ca/copy-of-opportunities

Queen’s University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.