Master Thesis - Fabrication and characterization of oxide layers for novel materials in information technology

Your Job:

By specifically controlling the oxygen content in complex oxides such as LaSrMnO3, it is possible to create completely new materials that can be either antiferromagnetic insulators or ferromagnetic conductors. As a Master`s student, you will have the opportunity to study this phase transition in detail and help shape the future of information technology. Become part of our team and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries! Your tasks include in particular

• Fabrication of the oxide layers by means of sputter deposition or spin coating
  
• Characterization of the properties using magnetometry, conductivity measurements, X-ray diffraction, neutron scattering and electron microscopy
  

Your Profile:

• You are currently studying in a master`s program physics, chemistry, materials science, nanoscience or a related subject at a university
  
• You have an interest and ideally also previous knowledge in the field of solid state physics, physical chemistry, nanotechnology, nanoscience, and ideally also previous knowledge of scattering methods and magnetometry
  
• Independent and responsible way of working, commitment, high degree of teamwork, as well as enjoyment of cooperative collaboration
  
• You have a very good command of written and spoken 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 support you in your work with:

• An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with future-oriented topics
  
• Ideal conditions for gaining practical experience alongside your studies
  
• Excellent scientific equipment
  
• Qualified supervision by academic colleagues
  
• The opportunity to work autonomously in the preparation and implementation of the tasks assigned
  
• The possibility of working remotely for part of the time, e.g. working from home
  
• Flexible working hours
  
• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best opportunities for networking with colleagues and also pursuing sports alongside work
  

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

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.