PhD: Surface Physics and Computational Analytics for Thin-Film Microstructure Characterization

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology - with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch. The Bosch Sensortec GmbH is looking forward to your application!

Employment type: Limited Working hours: Full-Time Joblocation: Dresden Drive cutting-edge research at the intersection of materials science, thin-film engineering, and MEMS innovation. In this PhD position, you will create new material concepts, develop advanced characterization approaches, and translate simulation insights into real-world semiconductor applications. Participate in the development of novel materials for the upcoming generations of MEMS devices Provide insights into existing characterization methods, investigation and develop new methodologies for the study of newly developed thin films Coordinate computational simulation work for the prediction of physical/chemical properties of metallic and different layers Study how volatile elements are stored at the surface and in the bulk of thin films deposited via differential deposition techniques Plan experiments to verify simulated predictions, and to test characterization methods Work in parallel with expert engineers from the Robert Bosch GmbH ecosystem and academics Participate in Intellectual Property filings, present your research at international conferences, and publish the outcomes of your studies

Personality: enthusiastic, curious, collaborative, creative, with a keen spirit for innovation, predisposition to teamwork and capability to perform under pressure Working Practice: effective team player with a focused, methodical, and highly independent working Experience: a good knowledge of semiconductor fabrication and measurement techniques is required; direct experience with MEMS manufacturing is highly beneficial previous industrial experience will be a strong plus; knowledge or experience with simulation methodologies (e.g., DFT) is a plus Languages: very good English skills, German is beneficial Education: Master's Degree or diploma in engineering or natural sciences (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Material Science) or similar fields with outstanding results

We offer you an inspiring and challenging environment in which to successfully complete your PhD within a three-year program. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team and have access to state-of-the-art technologies and resources. In addition, we offer you the opportunity to participate in national and international conferences to present your research results, while getting access to the global Bosch PhD network, academic community and other events.

Work-life balance: Flexible working in terms of time, place and working model. Health & Sports: Wide range of health and sports activities. Childcare: Intermediary service for childcare services. Employee discounts: Discounts for employees. Room for creativity: Space for creative work. In-house social counseling and care services: Social counselling and intermediary service for care services.

The recruitment contact or superior will be happy to provide information about the individual benefit plan. .