Doctoral Researcher (m,f,x): Exploring phase stability in multinary intermetallic nanoparticles and thin films by comparative sputtering in ionic liquids and on solid substrates, for 3 years, 39,83 hours per week, TVL E13

The Chair of Materials Discovery and Interfaces at the Institute for Materials is one of the leading facilities for high-throughput materials research and develops new multifunctional materials by using combinatorial coating processes (material libraries) and high-throughput characterization methods. Unique experimental facilities are available for this purpose (combinatorial sputtering systems, high-throughput characterization methods, etc.).

In this cooperation project with the Max-Planck-Institut for Sustainable Materials (MPI-SusMat, Düsseldorf) we are looking for a doctoral researcher (m/f/x) for our part of the DFG project “Exploring phase stability in multinary intermetallic nanoparticles and thin films by comparative sputtering in ionic liquids and on solid substrates, and analysis by advanced transmission electron microscopy and electrochemical measurements”. We are looking for a highly motivated scientist with very good knowledge in the fields of materials science and thin film technology, who is willing to tackle new, exciting and promising topics in an interdisciplinary environment and has the ambition to efficiently generate and publish new scientific findings.

extent: full-time
duration: temporary beginning: as soon as possible
application deadline:
10.03.2025

Your tasks:

Synthesis of multinary intermetallic nanoparticles by sputtering in ionic liquids
Synthesis of multinary intermetallic thin films by sputtering on solid substrates
Inert handling of ionic liquids in glove-box system and in Schlenk line
High-throughput characterization (composition, structure, electrochemical properties) and in-depth characterization of the synthesized materials
Active and close collaboration with the project partner at MPI-SusMat
Analysis and visualization of results
Active usage of research data management system
Publication of results

Your profile

Completed studies with very good results, with a focus on materials science, e.g., from mechanical engineering (specializing in materials), materials science, materials chemistry or comparable
Practical experience in the synthesis of thin films or nanoparticles, preferable sputtering
Practical experience in the characterization of thin films or nanomaterials, e.g. EDX, XRD, …
Experience in the field electrochemistry is desirable
Interest in publications
The future doctoral researcher (m/f/d) is expected to: work independently with high motivation, be able to collaborate in teams in a goal-oriented manner, efficiently translate results into scientific publications, have very good scientific, technical and communication skills, be fluent in written and spoken English

Doctoral Researcher: Exploring phase stability in multinary intermetallic nanoparticles and thin fil