Job Opening
At the Institute of Materials Science at Kiel University (Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel), a position is available at the Chair of Inorganic Funtional Materials (Prof. Eckhard Quandt) for a
Research Associate (Doctoral Researcher).
The position is to be filled as soon as possible and is ending on June 30th, 2028 (end of the project). The salary is based on the German public pay scale (TV-L 13) if the conditions of the collective agreement are met. The regular weekly working hours correspond to full-time employment (currently 38.7 hours). An opportunity to pursue a Ph.D. will be provided and should be taken.
The candidate will be employed in the context of the Collaborative Research Centre 1261 ‘Magnetoelectric Sensors: From Composite Materials to Biomagnetic Diagnostics’ in the sub-project
A1 - Magnetostrictive Multilayers for Magnetoelectric Sensors.
The research of the CRC 1261 is focused on the development of highly sensitive magnetoelectric sensors and their use as magnetic field sensors in medical applications. In project A1, novel magnetostrictive multilayers are investigated, which are tailored in their properties to the magnetoelectric sensor concepts and various applications.
Job Description
The aim of the project is to resolve the antagonism between high control of the magnetization behavior on the one hand and high sensitivity to the magnetic fields to be measured in the picotesla field range on the other, by means of targeted use of magnetic couplings. Currently researched magnetic multilayers use the exchange bias effect and layer-wise antiparallel alignment of magnetization to achieve single-domain magnetization states in structures of a few square millimeters. Based on this preliminary work, novel layer concepts are to be developed and realized that, for example, further increase the sensor sensitivity, enable application without magnetic supporting fields or are designed for high operating frequencies in the MHz and low GHz range. The field of tasks includes the following aspects:
- fabrication of magnetic multilayers by magnetron sputter deposition
- structural and magnetic characterization
- integration of the multilayers in magnetoelectric sensors
- investigation of the magnetoelectric sensor properties
- development of new multilayer concepts and deposition processes
- supervision of bachelor and master students
Requirements
- Good scientific university degree (Master or equivalent) in materials science, micro/nanosystems technology, physics or a related field of study
- Practical experience in thin film deposition and microsystems technology
- Basic theoretical knowledge in the field of magnetic thin films
- Motivation for scientific work, ability to work independently and systematically on experiments, ability to work in a team
- Very good written and spoken English (comparable to at least level B2) as a prerequisite for working in our international team
We offer:
- Through its integrated graduate program, the CRC 1261 offers doctoral candidates a diverse, structured doctoral program with opportunities to develop professional, language, and communication skills. The candidate will benefit greatly from close collaboration with other research groups in materials science, electrical engineering, and medicine within CRC 1261. For more information, please visit our website.
- employee discounts at various facilities (cafeteria, university sports, job tickets, ...)
- 30 days of vacation per year
- a company pension plan with a high employer contribution
- and much more…
Kiel University sees itself as a modern and cosmopolitan employer. We welcome your application regardless of your age, gender, cultural and social background, religion, ideology, disability, or sexual identity. We promote gender equality. Women will be given priority if they have the same aptitude, qualifications, and professional performance.
Kiel University is committed to the employment of people with disabilities: Applications from severely disabled persons and persons of equal status will be given preferential consideration if they are suitable.
Required Documents:
Please send your application with the usual documents (cover letter, CV, certificates) as a single PDF file via e-mail by April 25th, 2025, to:
Dr. Dirk Meyners
Technische Fakultät der CAU
Lehrstuhl für Anorganische Funktionsmaterialien
Kaiserstr. 2
24143 Kiel
E-mail:
Please note that applications containing only a resume will be considered incomplete and unfortunately cannot be considered further in the process.
We explicitly refrain from requesting photos with applications, so please do not include them.
The full job ad in German and English language is available for download in the job offer section.
