PhD position: Layered epitaxial oxides and oxynitrides for multiferroic and energy conversion...

The Collaborative Research Center SFB 1073 "Control of Energy Conversion on Atomic Scales" at the Georg-August University of Göttingen and cooperating institutions invite you to apply as a

research assistant (f/m/d)
- salary group 13 TV-L (at least 50% ie 19.9 h/week)

Layered epitaxial oxides and oxynitrides for multiferroic and energy conversion applications

in the Junior Research Group 'Complex Thin Film Systems / Advanced Epitaxy' (Jr. Prof. Jasna Palakkal). The position can be started on November 1st, 2022 and is limited to three years.

Your duties and responsibilities:
Its main task is the growth of epitaxial oxides and oxynitrides using a pulsed laser deposition (PLD) technique. The main research goal is the functional properties of these materials towards multiferroity and energy conversion.
You will work in a team of highly motivated researchers from different scientific disciplines and contribute to the growth and characterization of thin films. You will be expected to participate in the CRC's structured PhD program and to work closely with the other CRC PhD students. Further detailed information can be found on our website: www.sfb1073.uni-goettingen.de Job profile

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The junior professor group 'Complex Thin Film Systems / Advanced Epitaxy' is assigned to the SFB 1073. The goal of the group is the fabrication of high-quality epitaxial complex thin films using methods such as PLD and metal-organic aerosol deposition. In addition to the synthesis of the thin layers, the research group also investigates the structure-property relationship with regard to functional properties such as magnetic, multiferroic, optoelectronic and photoelectrochemical activities.
Superlattices of perovskite oxides (ABO3/AˈBˈO3) with an appropriate selection of A-site cations and anion-substituted perovskite oxynitrides with an optimal nitrogen content generate inappropriate ferroelectricity emanating from the A-site and the anion site, respectively. Together with the ferromagnetism emanating from the B site, this suggests multiferroity. If the electronic configuration requirements are met, perovskites also act as a catalyst for the production of green hydrogen through electrochemical water splitting.

Growing the epitaxial thin films and controlling their functionality atom-by-atom is a challenging but interesting task. In addition to using the latest deposition techniques, you will also use modern materials characterization tools such as XRD, XPS, PPMS, SQUID, etc. You will also coordinate the development of a polarization probe for use as a multiferroic test holder in a cryostat. You will work in close collaboration with the Meyer group for E-TEM and the Jooss group for electrochemical measurements.
We are looking for excellent doctoral students with an above-average, recently completed master's degree in physics, materials science or closely related fields. You have very good knowledge of spoken and written English. Good German language skills are desirable. You are a team player and work independently to achieve project goals. Practical experience in thin film development and characterization is desirable. An understanding of magnetic, ferroelectric and catalytic properties is beneficial.

The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunity employer and attaches particular importance to promoting career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in areas where they are underrepresented. The University of Göttingen is committed to a family-friendly institution and supports its employees in reconciling work and family life. The university has set itself the goal of employing more severely disabled people. Applications from severely disabled people will be given preference if they are equally qualified.

Please send your application in electronic form or by post - just a copy -by October 7th, 2022 to the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen: Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, SFB 1073 – Secretariat, Friedrich-Hund-Platz 1, 37077 Göttingen, email: [email protected]
If you have any questions, please contact the office or to Jasna Palakkal ( [email protected] )

Note:
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