PhD position (f/m/d) - Department of Electrical Engineering and Information - Group MEEE- Mater[...]

PhD position (f/m/d) – Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Group MEEE – Materials for Electrical Engineering and Electronics – ID 79/2025

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Job type: Full time. Position open until . Salary: EG 13 TV‑L. Start date: . Position will be funded for 3 years.

In the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at TU Ilmenau, Germany, the Group MEEE‑Materials for Electrical Engineering and Electronics invites applications for a PhD position (f/m/d) to pursue a German Academic Fixed‑Term Contract (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz) from . The project “Enhanced in‑situ online/offline Mössbauer capabilities at ISOLDE (CERN) by fast in‑situ laser processing for better measurement yields – eMILY” is funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) and runs for three years.

Tasks

• Development and installation of an on-line Mössbauer modular chamber for ISOLDE/CERN.
• Ion and laser beams simulations, with further development and installation of it.
• Programming and automation of the test setups, development and further enhancement of evaluation software.
• Performing measurements at ISOLDE/CERN and elsewhere.
• Participating in joint projects within ISOLDE collaboration, data collection and analysis.
• Evaluation and presentation of results and their scientific use (e.g., in publications, lectures, reports, international conferences).

Profile

• University degree (Diploma/M.Sc. degree) in physics, materials science, chemistry, or a related field with a grade above average.
• Profound understanding of solid‑state physics and thermodynamics. Ideally experience with semiconductor and insulator materials.

Desirable competences

• Experience with Mössbauer methodology, in‑situ experiments or other nuclear spectroscopy techniques, system set‑up, electronics is a significant plus.
• Experience with vacuum systems, cryogenics, or high‑power lasers is highly desirable.
• Good knowledge of at least one OOP programming language (e.g., Python, C++) for data analysis and desirably also knowledge with languages for instrument control (e.g., LabView, Simatic STEP). Experience with data visualization and statistical analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Origin, or Python libraries like NumPy and Matplotlib).
• Good communication skills, fluency in English and the willingness to fully commit yourself as part of an international collaboration.

What we offer

• Attractive remuneration according to the collective agreement (TV‑L) including a special annual payment.
• Vacation entitlement of 30 days in the calendar year and additional days off on 24/31 December.
• Family‑friendly, flexible working time model.
• VBL – pension scheme in the public sector.
• Wide range of individual training opportunities.
• Extensive health and sports programmes.
• Respectful working environment at a renowned university.

Additional information

Technische Universität Ilmenau is a leading institution in technology, mathematics and natural sciences, business and media, teaching and research at the highest level. The university places particular importance on innovative teaching and interdisciplinary research, promoting the ideals of Humboldt and pursuing the vision of a cosmopolitan campus community. Technische Universität Ilmenau holds the “TOTAL E‑Quality” distinction and emphasizes gender equality. Severely disabled applicants with comparable professional suitability will be preferentially selected.

Application deadline: .

For further information please contact Professor Dr. Peter Schaaf, Phone +49 3677 69 3611.

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