PhD: Electron-Enhanced ALD for Next-Gen Thin Films

Empa, Materials Science and Technology; Verwaltungsregion Oberland; On-site; CHF 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Empa’s Laboratory for Mechanics of Materials and Nanostructures in Thun invites applications for a PhD position focused on electron-enhanced ALD (e-ALD). The successful candidate will join an international, multidisciplinary team working on advanced thin film materials using in situ and ex situ techniques.

You will implement an electron gun, perform e-ALD experiments, analyze data, and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or related field.
• Strong motivation to work in international, multidisciplinary research.
• Hands-on experience with vacuum tech, CVD or ALD is desirable.
• Proficiency in English; German or French is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out in-situ measurements and interpret results.
• Develop and run e-ALD experiments.
• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate with an international, multidisciplinary team.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science

Tools

ALD/CVD equipment

Vacuum technology

Job description

Empa’s Laboratory for Mechanics of Materials and Nanostructures in Thun invites applications for a PhD position focused on electron-enhanced ALD (e-ALD). The successful candidate will join an international, multidisciplinary team working on advanced thin film materials using in situ and ex situ techniques.

You will implement an electron gun, perform e-ALD experiments, analyze data, and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.