As part of the Carl Zeiss Foundation, in the project “Substitution and recycling strategies for critical elements in highly efficient optoelectronic energy materials (SustEnMat)” researchers from the natural sciences, engineering, and economics work closely together.
This interdisciplinary approach is not only advantageous but essential for addressing the complex challenges of sustainability. It enables us to develop holistic solutions that align technological innovation with ecological responsibility. Through intensive materials science research, we are developing groundbreaking, resource-efficient material combinations.
The project follows innovative, integrated, and interdisciplinary approaches at the intersection of surface science, photoelectrochemistry, and semiconductor physics, involving economic aspects, with a focus on understanding and engineering semiconductor/oxide/catalyst interfaces.
The advertised position is part of the BMFTR-funded Junior Research Group SINATRA: PARASOL.
Your job tasks includes the following responsibilities:
- Epitaxy of III–V semiconductor structures using MOCVD
- Deposition of metal oxide layers (e.g., TiO₂, (Al)Ga₂O₃) via ALD
- Materials characterization of the fabricated structures
- Surface and interface analysis (XPS, UPS), and in situ/operando spectroscopy
- Photoelectrochemical and photovoltaic measurements
- Academic support in teaching activities, e.g., supervision of thesis projects related to the research topic
- Data evaluation, documentation, and presentation of scientific results (e.g., for reports, seminars)
- Publication and presentation of results at national and international conferences and in peer-reviewed journals
Please provide evidence of the qualifications required for the job by certificates and references.
The position is not divisible.
- attractive remuneration according to collective agreement (as per TV-L) incl. granting of a special annual payment
- vacation entitlement of 30 days in the calendar year and additional days off on 24 / 31 December
- family-friendly, flexible working time model
- VBL - pension scheme in the public sector
- wide range of individual training opportunities
- extensive health and sports programs
- respectful working environment at a renowned university
