Research assistant holding a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or a rel[...]

We seek a research assistant holding a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or a related field (m/f/d)

Growth and characterization of high-quality graphene on SiC

We are offering a paid student assistant position at the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research. The interface analysis group at the Max Planck Institute, led by Prof. Ulrich Starke, investigates the electronic, structural and chemical properties of thin films and 2D layers. Within the DFG‑funded research group FOR 5242, we utilize proximity coupling in 2D materials to tune the electronic properties of 2D layers. We use high‑quality graphene on SiC as a starting material and, by intercalation or on‑surface deposition, deliberately tune its electronic properties.

Your tasks

• Preparing (labelling and cleaning) SiC wafers for chemical etching
• Hydrogen etching of SiC wafer pieces
• Graphene growth on SiC in a quartz glass oven under argon atmosphere
• Characterization of the graphene layers by means of atomic force microscopy (AFM), low-energy electron diffraction (LEED) and photoelectron spectroscopy

Key details

• Start date: as soon as possible
• Working time: 8 hours per week (one full day)
• Duration: 6 months with possible extension
• Location: Heisenbergstrasse 1, 70569 Stuttgart

How to apply

If you are interested, please send your CV, a brief motivation letter and your academic transcript to Kathrin Küster ( ).

The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities and its workforce and therefore encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. The Max Planck Society endeavors to achieve gender equality and diversity. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.