The nanoelectronics research group (under Prof Wurstbauer) in the Institute of Physics in the Faculty of Physics at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a
Doctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in, salary level E 13 TV-L, 75%)
at the earliest possible date. We are offering a fixed-term part-time position (75% FTE) for three years. Fulltime employees are required to teach 4 hours per week during the semester. The position is part of the Horizon Europe research project “High-TC Josephson Neurons and Synapses: towards ultrafast and energy efficient superconducting neuromorphic computing (JOSEPHINE)”. This position is tied to working towards a doctorate.
Your tasks:
- Preparation of nano-electronic circuits consisting of high-TC Josephson-junctions (JJ) with 2D material tunnel barrier by standard nanofabrication in a clean-room facility and micromechanical exfoliation of 2D materials including vdW stamping
- Standard characterisation of heterostructures by scanning probe methods (particularly atomic force microscopy, confocal laser scanning microscopy and Raman µ-spectroscopy
- Contribution to investigation of interfacial properties and altered light-matter interaction by variable-temperature ellipsometry in-operando conditions
- Low-temperature opto-/electronic measurements of optically and optothermal driven JJ-photo transistors - Analysis and modelling of data
- Preparation of project reports and participating in online- and on-site meeting of the European consortium
- Dissemination of project results via scientific publications and through contributions to workshops and conferences
- Supporting the research of Prof Wurstbauer’ s workgroup
Our expectations:
- A graduate degree (master’s or German Diplom) in physics is required.
- Practical experience in fabrication of micro- or nanosized structures by means of optical lithography, laser writing or electron-beam lithography is essential.
- Good knowledge in optical charactersation of (solid-state materials) is required.
- Knowledge on solid-state quantum and nano-systems and Josephson junction physics is desirable.
- Good presentation and communication skill in oral and poster presentations as well as written reports is required.
- Good knowledge of data analysis and measurement automatization using standard software such as Origin, Python and LabVIEW is highly desirable.
- The ability to think critically and be self-motivated with an independent and structured work style and a strong technical leaning, alongside the ability to work in a team, is required.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English and German is required, while proficiency basic knowledge in French and Spanish is desirable
The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions. Part-time options are generally available.
We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.
Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 2024-07-12. at
Universität Münster
Physikalisches Institut
Prof. Ursula Wurstbauer
Wilhelm-Klemm-Str. 10
48149 Münster
Applications should include a short statement of your research experience and interests, a CV including a list of publications, and the names and contact information of two potential referees. You may also send your application electronically as a single PDF format file to wurstbauer@uni-muenster.de. wurstbauer@uni-muenster.de
Please note that we cannot consider other file formats
Reference number: 2024_06_27
