Phd: “radiation Effects and Electrical Characterization of Rram Devices for Space Applications

Job-ID: 0075/25 | Department: Material Research | Salary: as per tariff (TV-L) | Working Time: 40h/week | Limitation: initially two years with option of extension | Starting Date: as soon as possible

**The position**:
Your responsibilities will include:

- Performing electrical characterization of RRAM devices and RRAM-based arrays, both in standard and stress conditions
- Investigating the response of RRAM devices to Total Ionizing Dose (TID) and Single Event Effects (SEE) using various radiation sources
- Assessing the radiation hardness of the technology and identifying potential failure mechanisms induced by radiation exposure
- Developing methods to detect, classify, and analyze failures in RRAM devices during and after radiation testing
- Contributing to the evaluation of RRAM qualification levels for low-Earth orbit (LEO) missions, following European Space Agency (ESA) standards

**Your project**:
skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary and international teams. The project offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of device physics, radiation effects, and space technology.

**Your qualifications**:
You hold a Master's degree in Physics, Electronics, or a related field. You have a solid foundation in semiconductor physics and are familiar with the fundamental principles of electrical characterization. Ideally, you have experience working with semiconductor characterization systems, such as the Keithley 4200-SCS or Keysight B2900B SMU. You
communication abilities and a quick learning capacity when it comes to operating advanced technical equipment and using various software tools. It is necessary that you confidently handle the English language. Knowledge of the German language is welcome but not required. The deepening of German language skills is expected and highly
encouraged, for example in in-house language courses and intensive courses.

**Our Offer**:
Conduct research in a challenging, multinational environment giving you excellent career opportunities. You will have the chance to establish international reputation at the edge of top-notch technologies.
It is important to us to support the individual career developments (e.g. conferences, advanced trainings) as well as the personal needs of our employees by offering flexible working hours and the possibility to work off-site. The compatibility of work and family is highly valued. More information about our scientific excellence and the working
environment at IHP can be found on our website.
IHP is TOTAL E-QUALITY-certified for equal opportunities for women and men at work and actively pursues the equality of all gender and all groups of people. We promote the professional development of women and strongly encourage them to apply. Disabled applicants, qualified according to the above criteria, will be given preference over

**Further advantages**:
30 days holiday | special annual payment | Company pension scheme (VBL) | Flexible working hours, also part-time (no core working hours) | Possibility to work up to 40 % independent of location according to company agreement | A wide range of further training opportunities in-house or within the framework of business trips | Discounted
company ticket with monthly allowance of € 15 for various fare zones | Good transport connections, free parking at the institute | Structured induction and actively supported integration into the institute (welcome workshop, intercultural workshop, joint leisure activities)

Art der Stelle: Vollzeit

Arbeitszeiten:

- Montag bis Freitag

Flexible Sprachanforderungen:

- Keine Deutschkenntnisse erforderlich

Leistungen:

- Sprachkenntnisse werden vermittelt

Arbeitsort: Vor Ort