Deadline: 31 March 2018,
Open to: international students
Fellowship: contract of 24 months + salary
Description
The Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids is inviting applications for Postdoctoral Fellows in Solid State Chemistry. Two positions concern the thin film growth as main emphasis and a third one is dedicated to their analysis and characterization
The Technical University Dresden (TUD) is one of the largest “Technical Universities” in Germany and one of the leading and most dynamic universities in Germany. As a full-curriculum university with 18 faculties in five schools, it offers a broad variety of 122 disciplines and covers a wide research spectrum. Its focuses of Biomedicine, Bioengineering, Materials sciences, Information technology, Microelectronics as well as Energy and Environment are considered exemplary in Germany and throughout Europe
Eligibility
Your Profile, Skills, and Experience
- PhD in physics, chemistry, materials, or closely related science obtained less than 3 years ago;
- a strong background in thin film techniques is essential;
- Proficiency with other complementary laboratory techniques as mentioned above is desirable;
- Experience with research at large scale facilities;
- Ability to interact with multi-disciplinary staff at the border between physics and chemistry;
- Good time management skills and ability to prioritize;
- English proficiency (working language in the group), German is of advantage for communication with our technical personal.
Fellowship
Two positions concern the thin film growth as the main emphasis and a third one are dedicated to their analysis and characterization.
You will participate in the ongoing in-house research programme and will be encouraged to develop your personal research programme in emerging areas of condensed matter physics and materials science.
Our Working Conditions
- Contract of 24 months, renewable for a further 12 to 36-month period;
- The salary will be according to the conditions of the German federal labor agreement (entry level TVöD-13);
- The MPI-CPFS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.
How to Apply?
Please send your complete application documents to: applications.ssc@cpfs.mpg.de
Dr Gerhard H. Fecher
Department of Solid State Chemistry
Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids
D-01187 Dresden
For more information please visit the official website.