PhD Position - Cryogenic CMOS for Quantum Computing

Your Job:

• Fabrication of nanometer transistors with small nanowires in the cleanroom of the Helmholtz Nano Facility (HNF)
  
• Analysis of electrical properties of the devices by a variety of characterization, for example I-V, C-V and pulse measurements at both room temperature and cryogenic temperature
  
• Interaction with other group members, working on fabrication process and electronic characterization for continuous device optimizations
  
• Collaboration with international partners regarding device simulations and specific characterizations

Your Profile:

• Master degree (Master) in physics, electrical engineering (or similar), ideally with a background in the field of semiconductor physics
  
• Knowledge in solid state physics and electronic devices
  
• First experience in clean room processing is helpful
  
• Excellent cooperation and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
  
• Very good skills in spoken and written English

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• An interdisciplinary and international work environment at the well-recognized Peter Grünberg Institute 9 at Forschungszentrum Jülich and RWTH Aachen University, Germany
  
• Continuous scientific mentoring by your scientific supervisor
  
• An outstanding scientific infrastructure including several laboratories and a state-of-the-art clean room
  
• Possibility to pursue the doctoral degree from the RWTH Aachen University
  
• Excellent scientific and technical infrastructure
  
• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
  
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

The position is for a fixed term of 3 years. Pay in line with 50% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Pay higher than the basic pay may be possible. Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: https://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e. g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.