Your Job:
1. Fabricate memristors with Helmholtz Nano Facility (HNF) using E-beam lithography
2. Sputter sub-stoichiometry oxides thin films to complete the lateral memristor
3. Electrically operate and program the memristors
4. Operando characterizing the device electrically and morphologically using conductive atomic force microscopy (C-AFM)
5. Access and active control of advanced experimental setups
Your Profile:
6. Completed qualification to enroll for the Master thesis in Physics or Materials Sciences, with a good track record
7. Willingness to familiarise yourself with new methods or new scientific challenges
8. Interest in issues about nanoelectronics and surface science
9. Previous knowledge in lithography, surface characterization, or electrical characterization is desirable
10. High degree of motivation and reliability and analytical working style
11. Excellent ability to cooperate and work in a team
12. Fluent knowledge of written and spoken English
Our Offer:
We work on highly relevant innovative topics and offer you the possibility to actively shape the change. We support you with:
13. PRACTICAL RELEVANCE: With us, you will gain valuable practical experience alongside your studies and actively participate in interdisciplinary projects
14. SCIENTIFIC ENVIRONMENT: You can expect excellent scientific equipment, modern technologies, and qualified support from experienced colleagues. On top, you will receive individual training to learn state-of-the-art lab methodology, comprising electron beam lithography (EBL), oxide sputtering, atomic force microscopy (AFM), and transport measurements.
15. WORK-LIFE BALANCE: We offer flexible working hours to help you balance your professional and personal life
16. FLEXIBILITY: Flexible working hours make it easier for you to balance work and study
17. CAMPUS EXPERIENCE: Our research campus in the countryside creates ideal conditions for collegial exchange and sporting activities right on site. Our cafeteria offers a wide range of options—you can enjoy a relaxing lunch break with a lake view
18. PERSPECTIVE: If you have the appropriate qualifications and funding is available, the institute offers the opportunity to do your PhD after completing your master`s thesis
19. FAIR REMUNERATION: We will pay you a reasonable remuneration for your thesis
In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.
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We look forward to receiving your application. The job will be advertised until the position has been successfully filled. You should therefore submit your application as soon as possible.
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