Ph.D. student in the area of
“Charged dislocation as a device“

(Code No. 535)

starting Jan. 1st, 2021 for a duration of 3 years. For the first 12 month a part-time position of 50 % is available, for the remaining 2 years a fulltime position 100 % is offered. The ceramics group received funding for a Koselleck project by the DFG over 1.25 Mil. € to investigate fundamental physical mechanisms of charged dislocations in bulk oxides for electronic, ionic and thermal transport. Several options for producing controlled dislocation structures have been completed. The goal of this particular project is the exploration of the flexophotovoltaic effect (Science 360, 904, (2018)) and the influence of dislocations on Schottky barriers. The project is in collaboration with Prof. Marin Alexe, University of Warwick, UK, where the candidate will work about 50 % of the time. The position is part of a team of now 6 PhD students and postdocs. Your tasks:
Production of controlled dislocation structures by thermomechanical techniques as well as by manufacturing of bicrystals (Darmstadt), atomic characterization of dislocation cores (Darmstadt, Warwick, international Partners) and investigations into the electronic structure and electrical conductivity (Warwick). Your profile:

• Essential requirements:
  • Excellent Master's degree in Materials Science, Physics or Physical Chemistry
  • Very good knowledge of spoken and written English
  • Strong interest in scientific research and above-average motivation to manage the PhD project combined with a strong desire for international collaboration and ability to work in a team
• Desired skills:
  • Strong academic background in one or more of the following subjects: solid state physics, metal plasticity, electronic structure
  • Demonstrated ability for independent scientific research

We are offering a challenging environment with collaborations with theoreticians, experts in local structure, mechanics and semiconductor physics but also room for your own initiative. Opportunity for further qualification (doctoral dissertation) is given. The fulfillment of the duties likewise enables the scientific qualifications of the candidate. The Technische Universität Darmstadt intends to increase the number of female employees and encourages female candidates to apply. In case of equal qualifications applicants with a degree of disability of at least 50 or equal will be given preference. Wages and salaries are according to the collective agreements on salary scales, which apply to the Technische Universität Darmstadt (TV – TU Darmstadt). Part-time employment is generally possible. Applications should include scientific CV (including list of publications in peer-reviewed journals, if any), courses and grades, motivation letter and contact data from two references. Please direct specific inquiries to Prof. Jürgen Rödel and send applications to:
apply@ceramics.tu-darmstadt.de Application deadline: November 30, 2020