Master Thesis in Physics or Materials Science - Finite-size phenomena in free-standing oxide me[...]

Responsibilities

• Create confined electronic systems, based on state-of-the-art thin film technologies and subsequent delamination of atomically defined oxides.
• Master the transfer process for heteroepitaxial systems
• Develop strategies to compensate internal stress and mechanical deformation.
• Explore the spatial and vertical confinement of ionic and electronic charge carriers and their scattering behavior on crystal defects.
• Perform active research on the materials synthesis, characterization, and device fabrication.
• Receive individual trainings to learn state-of-the-art methodology, comprising pulsed laser deposition (PLD), atomic force microscopy (AFM), advanced X-ray diffraction (XRD), and transport measurements (Hall effect and magneto-transport at low temperature).

Your Job

• Create confined electronic systems, based on state-of-the-art thin film technologies and subsequent delamination of atomically defined oxides.
• Master the transfer process for heteroepitaxial systems
• Develop strategies to compensate internal stress and mechanical deformation.
• Explore the spatial and vertical confinement of ionic and electronic charge carriers and their scattering behavior on crystal defects.
• Perform active research on the materials synthesis, characterization, and device fabrication.
• Receive individual trainings to learn state-of-the-art methodology, comprising pulsed laser deposition (PLD), atomic force microscopy (AFM), advanced X-ray diffraction (XRD), and transport measurements (Hall effect and magneto-transport at low temperature).

For deeper insights, please have a look at our institute website and the research group in which this position is located.

Your Profile

• Completed qualification to enroll for the Master thesis in Physics or Materials Sciences, with a good track record
• Willingness to familiarise yourself with new methods or new scientific challenges
• Interest in issues about nanoelectronics and novel phenomena.
• 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

Our Offer

• Meaningful tasks: Your thesis deals with a future-oriented, socially relevant topic with direct practical relevance in an international environment
• Practical relevance: You will gain valuable practical experience alongside your studies and actively participate in interdisciplinary projects
• Scientific environment: Excellent scientific equipment, modern technologies, and qualified support from experienced colleagues
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours make it easier for you to balance work and study
• Perspective: If you have the appropriate qualifications and funding is available, the institute offers the opportunity to do your PhD after completing your master’s thesis
• Fair remuneration: We will pay you a reasonable remuneration for your thesis
• Fixed-term: The position is limited to 6 – 12 months

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more: the institute’s benefits information is available on our website.

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.

Further information on diversity and equal opportunities is available on our website.