Ph.D. Position on Spintronics in
unconventional Materials Systems (f/m/d)
Today's information and communication technology is based on a binary system, where either the electronic state of a semiconductor device or the relative orientation of ferromagnets represents the on/off state. However, if Moore's law continues to hold true, the development of charge-based devices is fast approaching its limits. Spintronics is among the most promising alternatives. Its paradigm-changing nature lies in making use of all three fundamental properties of electrons, its charge, and mass, but also the spin vector for encoding information.
Our group at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz aims to tackle this pressing challenge of improving performance by making use of unique features of unconventional materials systems. For this, we investigate the underlying fundamental physics of the spin-related phenomena and apply the gained insights to design novel device architectures. Currently, the focus lies on the following two materials systems: hybrid molecular-magnetic systems, which allow for targeted manipulation of the interfacial density of states by molecular design, and antiferromagnets, which offer the prospect of non-volatility and radiation hardness on a nanoscale combined with ultrafast spin-dynamics in the THz frequency range.
What we offer:
- Hands-on and independent work in a state-of-the-art magnetism lab
- Possibility to acquire and expand a diverse set of skills including
- Nanofabrication
- Use and development of cutting-edge electrical and optical measurement techniques
- Synchrotron-based x-ray imaging techniques
- Data analysis
- Interdisciplinary and national and international collaborations
- Dissemination of results at international conferences and workshops, and publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Room for developing your own scientific ideas
- Flexible working time arrangements
- Access to extensive development offers in a wide range of areas
- Fully funded position for 3 years according to German standard tariff
Your profile:
- Highly motivated to work on a cutting-edge topic as part of an international team
- University degree (Master of Science equivalent) in Physics
- Fluent in English
- Prior experience in the field of nanofabrication and relevant experimental measurement techniques is favourable
How to apply:
Applications can be sent electronically to Angela Wittmann and should include
- Cover letter explaining your motivation to embark on this project
- CV with description of your academic and work experience
- Contact details of two references
- Relevant certificates and transcripts
- Application deadline: 19 November 2021
JGU is diverse and welcomes qualified applications from people with varied backgrounds. We aim to increase the number of women in the field of research and teaching and therefore encourage female researchers to apply. Candidates with severe disabilities and appropriate qualifications will be given priority.
If we have piqued your interest or you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Jun.-Prof. Dr. Angela Wittmann
Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz
Institut für Physik
Staudinger Weg 7, 55128 Mainz
a.wittmann@uni-mainz.de
https://wittmann-lab.uni-mainz.de/
(+49) 06131-3924895