Phd On The Atomic-scale Characterization of 2d Materials Using Scanning Probe Microscopy

Department of Physics Chair of Experimental Physics (Maier Working Group) **Your Tasks**: The position is embedded within the DFG Collaborative Research Center SFB 1719 **“ChemPrint - Next-generation printed semiconductors: Atomic engineering via molecular surface chemistry.”** The project focuses on the structural and electronic properties of two-dimensional semiconductors grown by atomic layer deposition (ALD). Investigations will be carried out under ultrahigh vacuum (UHV) at temperatures ranging from 5 K to room temperature, using low-temperature scanning tunneling microscopy (LT-STM) and non-contact atomic force microscopy (nc-AFM). **Key research topics include**: - Characterizing the band structure, surface morphology, and point defects in ALD-grown 2D semiconductors. - Investigating the controlled formation of heterolayers and interfaces for potential device integration. **Your Profile**: **Necessary qualifications**: - Master's degree in physics, material sciences, nanosciences, physical chemistry or a related field. - Strong interest in surface science, scanning probe microscopy, and UHV techniques; previous experience in these techniques is a benefit, but not mandatory. - High motivation for interdisciplinary collaborations and a team player. - Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken; knowledge of German is not mandatory. **Additional Information**: Befristetes Forschungsvorhaben **We offer**: - Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure, including several low-temperature UHV STM/AFM systems and advanced surface preparation facilities. - A dynamic, interdisciplinary research environment spanning surface physics, materials chemistry, and molecular nanoscience. - Opportunities for collaboration across the ChemPrint consortium, participation in the structured ChemPrint Graduate Program, with opportunities for professional training, international travel, and collaborative research. - The salary will be according to the German TV-L E13 (75%) for 3.5 years. - The preferred starting date is September or October 2025, but this is negotiable. **How to apply**: - Cover letter describing your interest and relevant experience - Curriculum vitae - Academic transcripts and certificates - Contact information for 1-2 academic referees **Notice**: Für alle Stellenausschreibungen gilt: Die Friedrich-Alexander-Universität fördert die berufliche Gleichstellung der Frauen. Frauen werden deshalb ausdrücklich aufgefordert, sich zu bewerben. Schwerbehinderte im Sinne des Schwerbehindertengesetzes werden bei gleicher fachlicher Qualifikation und persönlicher Eignung bevorzugt berücksichtigt, wenn die ausgeschriebene Stelle sich für Schwerbehinderte eignet. Details dazu finden Sie in der jeweiligen Ausschreibung unter dem Punkt "Bemerkungen". Bei Wunsch der Bewerberin, des Bewerbers, kann die Gleichstellungsbeauftragte zum Bewerbungsgespräch hinzugezogen werden, ohne dass der Bewerberin, dem Bewerber dadurch Nachteile entstehen. Ausgeschriebene Stellen sind grundsätzlich teilzeitfähig, es sei denn, im Ausschreibungstext erfolgt ein anderweitiger Hinweis. - Release date: 20.06.2023_, **Application deadline**: 25.07.2025 **Title** - PhD on the atomic-scale characterization of 2D materials using scanning probe microscopy**Job start date** - 01.09.2025**Location** - Institut für Physik der Kondensierten Materie Erwin-Rommel-Str. 1 91058 Erlangen**Payment** - TV-L E 13**Working time** - Teilzeit**Weekly working hours** - Nach Vereinbarung**Limitation** - Befristete Anstellung**Contact** - Professur für Experimentalphysik (Rastersondenmikroskopie) (Prof. Dr. Maier) - Telefon: +49 9131 85-27268