Open position as a research scientist with the opportunity to acquire a doctoral degree (m/f/d)

Overview

Open position as a research scientist with the opportunity to acquire a doctoral degree (m/f/d). The successful candidate will be part of the Functional Particles and Interfaces group (Prof. Tobias Unruh) at the Institute for Crystallography and Structural Physics (ICSP) of the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and closely integrated in the Collaborative Research Center 1719 “ChemPrint — Next-generation printed semiconductors: Atomic level engineering via molecular surface chemistry”, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The doctoral researcher will be a member of the integrated Research Training Group (iRTG) of CRC 1719 within the Graduate School “Engineering of Advanced Materials”. The iRTG offers scientific training, an interdisciplinary network, dual supervision, opportunities to spend a research period at an international institution, and further personal and professional development.

Application deadline:

Responsibilities

Within the ChemPrint project the Unruh group works on the preparation and structural characterization of thin semiconductor films for electronic and optoelectronic applications. The successful candidate will develop strategies for the deposition of semiconductor layers from the liquid phase on top of solid-supported self-assembled-monolayers with atomic precision. The deposition process will be observed in-situ by X-ray reflectometry (XRR) and grazing incidence small- and wide-angle scattering (GIWAXS, GISAXS). These methods will be complemented by contact angle measurements, Raman spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The successful candidate will apply for beamtime and prepare and perform the corresponding measurements at large-scale facilities such as DESY (Hamburg) and ESRF (Grenoble) to perform the in-situ X-ray studies.

Qualifications

• Excellent scientific university degree (master/diploma) in physics or a closely related field
• Interest to work in an interdisciplinary research environment
• Ability to communicate and coordinate efficiently within a collaborative scientific environment
• Experience in chemistry lab work
• Fluent oral and written English language skills
• Practical experience in conducting X-ray scattering experiments is advantageous
• Python programming skills are desirable

Benefits

• Regular promotion to the next level and increase in salary pursuant to TV-L or BayBesG plus an additional annual bonus
• 30 days annual leave plus December 24 and 31 days off
• Occupational pension scheme and asset accumulation savings scheme
• Structured doctoral degree programs and systematic career development
• Onboarding support and joint team activities
• Subsidized food and drinks in student restaurants
• Location within walking distance of public transport
• Family-friendly environment with childcare options
• Flexible working hours and broad professional development opportunities
• Active health management

Application process

• Apply online
• Automatic confirmation of receipt by e-mail
• Review of applications
• Invitation to first interview
• Optional second interview in person at FAU
• Employment documents prepared; consultation with Staff Council
• Commencement of employment

Additional information

Further information available:

Please submit the following documents: (1) Letter of motivation including a short summary of research experience and the master’s project, (2) Curriculum vitae, (3) Transcript of records or educational certificates, (4) List of publications (if applicable).

There is a possibility that the position will be extended for further years.

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