25.07.2024
PhD Position (m/w/d)
Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (IFW)
The Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden e. V. (IFW Dresden) conducts modern materials research on a scientific basis for the development of new and sustainable materials and technologies. The institute employs an average of 500 people from over 40 nations and, in addition to its scientific tasks, is dedicated to promoting young scientists and engineers. Further information at: http://www.ifw-dresden.de
The Institute of Solid State Research at the IFW Dresden offers a
PhD Position (m/f/d)
“Self-Assembled Rolled-Up Microcoils for Solid-State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy“ starting as soon as possible with a weekly working time of 26 hours.
The work will be carried out in the Research Team "Magnetic Properties" within the Institute for Solid State Research, IFW Dresden. The position is funded by the German Science Foundation (DFG).
We want to use self-assembled rolled-up microcoils for solid-state Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) to investigate small single crystals, exfoliated flakes from 2D van der Waals materials, or single grains from polycrystalline samples. The use of microcoils will enhance the sensitivity of NMR, and allow for orientation dependent measurements, which were not possible before in such small samples.
We want to investigate samples that exhibit unconventional superconductivity or unusual magnetic ground states, such as spin liquids. Such new magnetic states can be obtained by suppressing conventional magnetic order by introduction of quantum fluctuations, frustration, or competing interactions. The aim of the doctoral research is an experimental study of new emerging magnetic or superconducting materials with strong electronic correlations or magnetic frustration, especially those involving topological features such as spin liquids or phases close to them. The microcoils will help with the study of samples, which are only available as tiny single crystals, exfoliated flakes, or in small quantities. Part of this project is the preparation of such microcoils by wafer scale fabrication.
We expect from the candidate (m/f/d) a Master's degree in Physics (background in Solid State Physics and Magnetism) as well as a high motivation, creativity, and an enthusiastic interest in experimental research. Very good communication skills in English are a further expectation. Hands-on experience in laboratory work (e.g. handling cryogenic liquids, low temperatures, magnetic fields) and programming skills (e.g. Python) are desirable.
Remuneration is based on the TV-L (EG 13, 26 h/week). The contract is limited to 3 years, which is the project duration, set by the German science foundation (DFG). Doctoral students (m/f/d) are facilitated to participate in the doctoral program in order to successfully complete their dissertation. We offer an attractive workplace with excellent facilities and surroundings in Dresden.
IFW Dresden strives for a balanced gender ratio in all areas. In science, IFW Dresden would like to increase the proportion of women and therefore explicitly invites suitably qualified female scientists to apply. The application of severely disabled persons is explicitly welcome.
If you are interested in the position, please send your application including a CV, a motivation letter describing the research career goals, skills and experience, and copies of all certificates citing the reference number 049-24-1010 online as a single pdf-file to:
The position will remain open until filled. For further information, please contact: Dr. Hans-Joachim Grafe (h.grafe(at)ifw-dresden.de).