Your Job:

In this thesis project, you will create confined electronic systems, based on state-of-the-art thin film technologies. Your goal will be to demonstrate gate-tunability of the electronic transport and design functional devices based on a 3-terminal geometry. Based on the electrical characterization, our goal will be to explore the spatial and vertical confinement of charge carriers and their scattering behavior on crystal defects.

You will actively do research on the materials synthesis, characterization, and device fabrication. You will receive individual training to learn state-of-the-art lab methodology, comprising pulsed laser deposition (PLD), atomic force microscopy (AFM), advanced X-ray diffracation (XRD), and transport measurements (Hall effect and magneto-transport at low temperature).

Your project will involve

Cutting-edge research in internationally recognized environment;
Access and active control of advanced experimental setups;
Direct exchange with national and international project partners, and independent (yet guided) decision making.

Your Profile:

Completed Bachelor Degree in the field of physics, materials sciences, or a comparable course of study
Completed qualification to enroll for your Master thesis
Interest in issues about nanoelectronics, mesoscopic transport phenomena,
Willingness to familiarise yourself with new methods or new scientific challenges
Previous knowledge in materials synthesis, thin film characterization, or electrical characterization in desirable
Fluent knowledge of written and spoken English
High degree of motivation and reliability and analytical working style
Excellent ability to cooperate and work in a team

Please feel free to apply for the position even if you do not have all the required skills and knowledge. We may be able to teach you missing skills during your induction.

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 support you in your work with:

An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with future-oriented themes
Ideal conditions for gaining practical experience alongside your studies
A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
An interdisciplinary collaboration on projects in an international, committed and collegial team
Excellent technical equipment and the newest technology
Qualified support through your scientific colleagues
The chance to independently prepare and work on your tasks
Individual training to learn state-of-the-art lab methodology, comprising pulsed laser deposition (PLD), atomic force microscopy (AFM), advanced X-ray diffracation (XRD), and transport measurements (Hall effect and magneto-transport at low temperature).
A contract to up for for up to 12 months, flexible working hours as well as a reasonable remuneration

Continuation into a PhD project opportunity will be considered at the end of the project.

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

Place of employment: Jülich/Aachen (Your place of work will be at Jülich, however, as the project partner is based in Aachen, there will be occasional meetings and experiments there.)

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.