Postdoctoral position (m/f/d): Paired Electrons and Topology

Max-Planck-Institut für Chemische Physik fester Stoffe

Postdoctoral position (m/f/d):
Paired Electrons and Topology

YOUR TASKS

• Discover and understand high-temperature superconductors
• Operation and maintenance of molecular beam epitaxy equipment
• Characterization of physical properties by other experimental techniques in the institute
• Analysis and summarizing experimental results
• Presentation of experimental discoveries in scientific journals and international conferences
• Working in collaboration with PhD students and research technicians

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed university degree and PhD in the field of physics or chemistry
• Ability to work in the team and at the interdisciplinary level
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Background knowledge in quantum condensed matter physics, with an emphasis on superconductivity
• Hands-on experience in thin film deposition, molecular beam epitaxy in particular, is preferred
• Experience in characterizing physical properties of thin films is preferred

WHAT WE OFFER

• Integration as part of a vibrant international and multicultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff
• Lead in cutting-edge scientific projects and work in advanced physics laboratories
• An initial 24-month contract with the possibility of a one-year extension
• Salary according to TVöD (Federal Civil Service Collective Agreement), 30 days of holiday as well as public-sector social benefits and a subsidy towards your job ticket
• Extensive training opportunities and career support

The Max Planck Society strives for gender equity and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. The Max Planck Society has set itself the goal of employing more severely disabled people. Applications from severely disabled people are expressly encouraged. The Max Planck Society wants to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented. Women are therefore expressly encouraged to apply.

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