PhD student position (m/f/d)

The Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden e. V. (IFW Dresden) conducts modern materials research on a scientific basis for the development of new and sustainable materials and technologies. The institute employs an average of 500 people from over 40 nations and, in addition to its scientific tasks, is dedicated to promoting young scientists and engineers. Further information at:  http://www.ifw-dresden.de

The research group “Functional Oxides and Superconductors” of the Institute of Metallic Materials (IMW) at the Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Leibniz IFW Dresden) offers a

PhD student position (m/f/d)

in the field of superconducting thin films. The main emphasis of the work is the integration of high temperature superconductors as YBa2 Cu3 O7-x in layer architectures for potential quantum computers. The tasks include the preparation of films on relevant substrates using pulsed laser deposition, the microstructuring of the grown epitaxial layers and the characterization of the new architectures in cooperation with research groups at the Fraunhofer ENAS Chemnitz and the TU Chemnitz.

Potential candidates (m/f/d) should hold a Masters or Diploma degree in Physics, Materials Science or related topics and must show strong knowledge in solid state physics and experimental research. Preferably, the applicant (m/f/d) has also experience in one or more of the following topics: superconductivity, thin film deposition techniques, epitaxial growth, structural characterisation with X-ray and electron beam techniques, electric measurement techniques. We are looking for a candidate (m/w/d) with pronounced initiative, creativity, ability to work effectively in a team, as well as fluency of written and spoken English.

The employment relationship, including remuneration, is based on the collective bargaining law for the public service of the federal states (TV-L EG 13, 70 %). The contract is initially limited to 1 year, an extension for a further 2 years is possible. As part of the work, the doctoral candidate (m/f/d) is expected to participate in the Institute's structured doctoral program in order to successfully complete the dissertation. We offer an attractive workplace with excellent facilities and surroundings in Dresden.

IFW Dresden strives for a balanced gender ratio in all areas. In science, IFW Dresden would like to increase the proportion of women and therefore explicitly invites suitably qualified female scientists to apply. The application of severely disabled persons is explicitly welcome.

Please send your application with informative documents (letter of motivation, CV, proof of training, references, etc.) exclusively in electronic form and in a PDF file (other formats will not be considered), citing the reference number 030-24-2105, no later than 30.04.2024 to

bewerbung(at)ifw-dresden.de .

http://www.ifw-dresden.de