PhD student (m,f,x) for DFG Exzellenzcluster "Matter and Light for Quantum Computing", till 31.12.2025, 29,8725 hours per week, TVL E13

Your tasks:

• The candidate should work on the conceptualization and experimental realization of the according semiconductor heterostructure.
• a) Conceptualization devices,
  b) discussing concepts with the cooperation partners,
  c) performing band structure simulations,
  d) growing heterostructures,
  e) perform device processing,
  f) perform device characterization and measurements,
  g) communicate results and relate them to actual literature, write reports and papers with input from the PIs
  

Your profile:

• We demand a candidate with large self-motivation, self-organization and good communication skills. Willing to travel between Jülich, Aachen and Bochum and performing research at all three places. Participation in standard lab-work including setup calibrations, maintenance, and repair of setups to continue operability is mandatory. The candidate should have a Master degree in (solid state-)physics. Experience in epitaxy, vacuum handling, semiconductors and device processing is not mandatory but will be advantageous .
  

Our offerings:

• Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of personal responsibility
  
• A friendly and collegial environment
  
• A dynamic environment
  
• Employment at one of Germany's largest universities in the University Alliance Ruhr network
  

Additional information:

At the request of the applicant (m,f,x), the staff council may be involved in selection interviews.

If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.