Your Job:
At Peter Grünberg Institute - Electronic Materials (PGI-7), we have extensive expertise in the design, fabrication, and characterization of area-dependent memristive devices. The project aims to bridge memristive technology and integrated photonic circuits by developing a novel photonic component. The work contributes to an emerging interdisciplinary research field combining electronics and photonics. Your main objectives will be:
1. Design and fabricate area-dependent memristive devices, and integrate them with optical waveguides to function as remanent optical phase shifters. Investigate how resistive switching mechanisms influence the optical properties.
2. Fabrication of multilayer device structures composed of diverse materials using advanced thin-film deposition and nanofabrication techniques, including pulsed laser deposition (PLD), sputter deposition, electron-beam evaporation, optical lithography, and ion-beam etching.
3. Characterization of individual layers using atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray reflectometry (XRR), and ellipsometry, along with electrical characterization of memristive switching behavior.
4. Individualized training in state-of-the-art laboratory techniques, hands-on experience with advanced experimental setups, and active participation in cutting-edge research within an internationally recognized research environment.
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Your Profile:
5. Completed qualification for enrollment in the project or Master’s thesis in Physics or Materials Science, with a strong academic track record
6. Willingness to familiarise yourself with new methods or new scientific challenges
7. Interest in nanoelectronics and optics
8. Prior knowledge of thin-film deposition and characterization, optical material properties, or photonics
9. Fluent knowledge of written and spoken English
10. High degree of motivation and reliability and analytical working style
11. Excellent ability to cooperate and work in a team
Our Offer:
We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:
12. MEANINGFUL TASKS: Your thesis deals with a future-oriented, socially relevant topic with direct practical relevance in an international environment
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
15. FLEXIBILITY: Flexible working hours make it easier for you to balance work and study
16. 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
17. FAIR REMUNERATION: We will pay you a reasonable remuneration for your thesis
18. FIXED-TERM: The position is limited to up to 12 months in total
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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