The Institute Functional Oxides for Energy-Efficient IT is looking for

PhD Student (f/m/d): Topological Polar Textures in Ferroelectric Superlattices on Semiconductors

Your Tasks

• Superlattice growth on semiconductors by molecular beam epitaxy
• Detailed structural characterization (including synchrotron-based methods) and collaboration with our expert microscopist
• In system investigation by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy during the MBE growth
• Investigation of the polar properties (piezoresponse force microscopy, macroscopic electrical measurements) and of chirality as well as their switchability under electrical field
• Presentation at international conferences and scientific publications

Your Profile

• Completed Master’s degree in Materials Science, Physics or Chemistry
• Experience in thin film growth and their analysis methods
• Very good written and spoken English
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Programming skills in Python is a plus

The following documents must be provided for your application:-

• Letter of application ? Please explain how you meet the requirements
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of publications
• Copies of diploma and grades with English translation
• Names of two potential reviewers

Further Information

Catherine Dubourdieu

+4930806242868

[email protected]

Closing Date: 04.07.2025

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is
Germany’s largest scientific organisation.