Phd in The Field of Spintronics

The topic of the PhD role will be in characterization of STT-MRAM arrays towards magnetic immunity. You will work together with our team of 10 people and industry partner to transfer these technologies into existing technology nodes. To understand underlying physical phenomena advanced electrical characterization methods on array level need to be developed and the influence of device manufacturing needs to be understood.

**What you will do**

In the context of a doctoral thesis the following tasks arise:

- Single device and xMBit macro-level characterization of state-of-the-art perpendicular STT-MRAM
- Focus on magnetic immunity test procedure development and reliability modeling
- Extension to active write, active read and stand-by magnetic immunity under the influence of temperature, magnetic field strength and angle
- Close collaboration with MRAM technology development to investigate the impact of magentic disturb fields on different MTJ stack designs
- Effective summary of results and open discussion within the team
- Communication with project partners and customers
- Presentation of scientific results at conferences and publications in journals

**What you bring to the table**
- Completed scientific university studies in the field of electrical engineering, physics, material sciences or comparable master's or diploma degree
- Knowledge in at least one of the following areas is advantageous: electrical/structural characterization, memory technology, spintronic materials
- Affinity to electrical test, reliability and modelling is of advantage
- Analytical and structured way of thinking and working combined with strong communication skills and assertiveness
- Good written and spoken English as a basis for working in an international team

The doctorate is awarded over a German partner university according to the higher education laws of the respective federal state. Scientific work is scheduled to be carried out at the Center for Nanoelectronic Technologies business unit at the Fraunhofer IPMS and partly at the site of our industrial partner in Dresden.

**What you can expect**

You want to do a doctorate? You want to plan and design your doctorate with foresight and strategy? Within the framework of our doctoral college, you will benefit from a regular exchange with other doctoral students. We support your personal and professional development with individual training measures.

We offer female scientists the opportunity to participate in our TALENTA program: a comprehensive career and development program that includes individually tailored qualification offers. You can find out more here.

We are convinced that appreciation and trust are the basis for satisfaction and motivation. We create a work-life-balance through flexible working time models and the possibility of mobile working, because creative and innovative ideas can arise anywhere. We also attach great importance to intensive induction training and an open and collegial working environment. Whether sports, music or team events - we offer a wide range of opportunities to pursue our own passions together and strengthen our team spirit.

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With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

**Contact**

Ms. Isabell Zwinscher

Human Resources

Telephone: +49 (0)351 8823 338

Mr. Dr. Benjamin Lilienthal-Uhlig

Specialty Department

Telephone: +49 (0)351 2607 3064

Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS

Requisition Number: 73296