Location

Duisburg

Application area

Faculty of Physics, Experimental Physics

Research Assistant (f/m/d, No. 422-25)
salary group 13 TV-L

In the field of chalcogenide-based materials and devices, we are seeking an experienced physicist, material scientist or chemist to work on nanofilm/2D material fabrication and device integration.

Start of employment

2025-11-01 (anticipated)

Duration of employment

36 months

Working time

39 h 50 min (100%, part-time employment is possible)

Your main tasks

You will be fabricating nano-thin/2-dimensional chalcogenides with a particular eye on phase formation. Interface as well as device formation will be key topics, which you will research particularly from an opto-electronic perspective.

To drive this field, we are looking for a dedicated person willing to push things forward and ready to tackle any upcoming hurdles.

Experience in 2D material and device fabrication and characterization is a highly welcome skill.

Your profile

• An excellent degree (PhD or MSc plus min. 5 years of working experience in the field) in physics, material science, chemistry, energy science, or a closely related field, providing a profound background in material fabrication and characterization as well as in solid-state physics
• Background knowledge in 2D and/or chalcogenide materials
• Committed experimentalist skilled in thin film/nanofilm preparation (chemical depositions, ALD or similar)
• Experience with structural and compositional material investigation (Raman, XRD, AFM) as well as with opto-electronic device characterization (current-voltage, capacitance measurements)
• Independent working behavior balanced with high-quality team player skills
• High-quality communication and reporting skills
• Experience in project work is beneficial
• Very good speaking and writing abilities in the English language, German language skills are a plus
• Proven ability of working abroad and/or in Europe

We offer you

• Active participation in the development of novel research areas
• Contribution to the advancement of 2D materials
• Continued personal development in scientific research and knowledge dissemination
• Pleasant and open-minded working atmosphere
• Interdisciplinary and international team
• Family friendliness through childcare services for your children
• Advice on family care responsibilities
• A wide range of further and advanced training opportunities, individual induction training
• Excellent public transport connections and free parking spaces
• Attractive sports and health facilities (university sports)
• The possibility of working from home

Application deadline

2025-09-07

Code number

422-25

Application

Please send your application with the usual documents (including cover letter, CV and degree certificates), citing the code 422-25 to Prof. Dr. Martina Schmid, Fakultät für Physik, University of Duisburg-Essen, Fakultät für Physik, 47057 Duisburg, E-Mail: martina.schmid@uni-due.de. Applications per E-mail only.

Information about the job

Please find more information concerning the faculty and the opening at:

www.uni-due.de/ag-schmid

Open minded

We are a young, innovative university located in the heart of the Ruhr metropolis. We pride ourselves in outstanding research and teaching, think in terms of opportunities rather than limitations and develop ideas with a view to the future. Diversity is an integral part of our culture as we promote potential and are committed to upholding genuine equity in education.

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University of Duisburg-Essen pursues the goal of promoting the diversity of its members.
www.uni-due.de/diversity/en

In accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act, women with the same qualifications are given preferential consideration.

Applications from suitable disabled persons and persons of equal status within the meaning of § 2 para. 3 SGB IX are desired.

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