Research Assistant / Postdoc Functional Thin-Film Materials and Components

You identify the latest trends in the field of functional thin-film materials and components, thus finding points of contact for exciting research questions. Building on this, you develop processes for the deposition of thin layers (ALD, PVD, CVD, spin coating) in the in-house clean room and gradually optimize the process parameters to achieve homogeneous and reproducible results. You process components in the clean room and structure them by photolithography. The resulting layers and layer stacks characterize you with ultra-modern measurement technology (e.g. electron microscopy, ellipsometry or X-ray diffraction) as well as on self-conceptive measurement sites in our own wafer test, optics and biolaborators. Then compare the results with analytical and simulation calculations and evaluate them using suitable software (e.g. Python, OriginPro). You support the acquisition of new projects by writing research applications and targeting potential industrial customers, such as trade fairs or network events. As part of the project management, you will keep the project progress in mind, coordinate the processes and document essential steps. For this purpose, you are in regular exchange with the project teams and/or customers and initiate necessary adjustments and countermeasures if necessary. You will publish the results of your work as scientific publications and present them at international conferences and in the project meetings with external partners. In addition, you will supervise student and scientific assistants as well as bachelor and master thesis.

Minimum qualifications: Very well completed master's degree with PhD in the field of physics, chemistry, electrical engineering or materials science Proven expertise in the production, characterization and application of functional thin-film materials and components (e.g. 2D materials and their heterostructures, metal oxides and metal nitrides, ferroelectric and piezoelectric thin layers) Found experience in cleanroom processing, e.g. photolithography Due to the interdisciplinary orientation of our group, the targeted work in the team is one of your strengths for you; you will also be able to work independently Secure written and oral communication skills in German and English (at least B2 level) in order to write research applications and project documentation and to exchange ideas in the international environment Required qualifications: Controlling thin-film deposition processes such as atomic layer deposition (ALD), physical (PVD) and chemical gas phase deposition (CVD) and spin coating Experience in the development of components and applications, e.g. flexible and portable (wearable) electronics, memristors, photodetectors or sensors Experience in conducting scientific projects

One of the largest cleanrooms in the German research landscape, in which we carry out our research on a complete CMOS process technology as well as special equipment for microsystems technology at industrial level. Here you will find a variety of state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing facilities that meet industrial standards. Flexible working hours (running time with integrated core working time from 9:30 to 15:00, Friday from 9:30 to 13:00) and mobile work up to two days a week for a better reconciliation of work and private life Occupational pension (VBL) and grant to the Deutschland-Ticket Job Very good transport connection with ÖPNV / car (bus stop at 50 m distance, motorway connection Kreuz Kaiserberg) as well as free underground parking with electric charging facilities and lockable bicycle parking Free provision, such as annual influenza vaccination or visual testing Family and Occupational Compatibility Support: Mit-Kind-Office, Kindernotpflege und Beratungs zu Homecare-Eldercare etc. in cooperation with the pme family service Corporate Benefits: discounted offers of well-known manufacturers and brands