PhD candidate (f/m/d) Scalable 2D-Materials Architectures (2D-MATURE)

Internetchemie; Duisburg; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research organization in Duisburg is looking for a PhD candidate to join an interdisciplinary team focused on scalable 2D materials. The candidate will be involved in cutting-edge research with opportunities for international collaboration. A strong academic background and a keen interest in 2D materials are essential for this position. Employment starts in February 2026 and lasts for 3.5 years.

Leistungen

Family childcare services

International exchange opportunities

Excellent public transport connections

Access to sports and health facilities

Qualifikationen

• Talented and enthusiastic candidate with high interest in 2D materials research.
• Previous professional history fitting the research tasks of 2D-MATURE.
• Very good marks in the relevant subject area.

Aufgaben

• Conduct interdisciplinary research in scalable 2D materials.
• Develop chemical vapor deposition methods for photodetector applications.

Kenntnisse

Problem-solving

Independent work

Research interest in 2D materials

Ausbildung

Master's degree in relevant subject area

Jobbeschreibung

PhD candidate (f/m/d, No. 378-25) Scalable 2D-Materials Architectures (2D-MATURE) (EG 13 TV-L)

Your main tasks

Are you interested in participating in cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, strengthening your resume with professional and technical skills, and exploring the scientific and cultural diversity in Europe and North America? The graduate training program in Scalable 2D-Materials Architectures (2D-MATURE) may be the opportunity you’re looking for!

The DFG International Research Training Group (GRK 2803) Scalable 2D-Materials Architectures (2D-MATURE): Synthesis and Processing, Characterization and Functionality, Implementation and Demonstration is currently searching for the second cohort of PhD candidates. This program is an international collaboration between the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) / RWTH Aachen University (RWTH, both in Germany) and the University of Waterloo (UW, Canada). Part of the international qualification within the 2D-MATURE is a 6–8 months research stay in Canada.

The research focus of 2D-MATURE is on development of scalable synthesis and processing routes for 2D materials, understanding interface-controlled functionality in realistic architectures, and demonstration of showcase applications, like light emitters, light sensors, supercapacitors, and batteries. Research and training tasks will be carried out by a collaborative and interdisciplinary team from electrical, mechanical and chemical engineering, as well as physics and chemistry, with the intention to bring promising new 2D materials out of the laboratory and into the marketplace.

2D-MATURE invites applications for a position for PhD candidates in the research areas of growth, analysis and electronic / optoelectronic device implementation of scalable 2D materials. The open position involves development of chemical vapor deposition of 2D semiconductors for photodetector applications and is allocated to project P7 (see https://2d-mature.org/project-descriptions/).

Your profile

• You are a talented and enthusiastic candidate with high interest in the research topic of 2D-MATURE.
• You have abilities for problem-solving and independent work.
• Your previous professional history fits to the research tasks of 2D-MATURE.
• Your (expected) Master’s degree has very good marks in a relevant subject area.

We offer you

• Opportunity to conduct high-level, interdisciplinary research in a stimulating environment.
• International exchange.
• Interdisciplinary, international, and intersectoral training.
• Regular supervision and mentoring.
• Family friendliness through childcare services for your children.
• Advice on family care responsibilities.
• A wide range of further and advanced training opportunities, individual induction training.
• Excellent public transport connections and free parking spaces.
• Attractive sports and health facilities (university sports).

Start of employment: February 2026

Duration of employment: 3.5 years

Working time: 39 h 50 min (part-time employment is possible)

Application deadline: 27.12.2025

University of Duisburg-Essen pursues the goal of promoting the diversity of its members. In accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act, women with the same qualifications are given preferential consideration. Applications from suitable disabled persons and persons of equal status within the meaning of § 2 para. 3 SGB IX are desired.

Interested candidates are requested to send a motivation letter, a curriculum vitae, a copy of all university degrees and other certificates, quoting the reference number 378-25, in a single pdf-file to [e-mail].

By applying for one of the advertised positions, you expressly agree to the requirements in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and to being contacted by mail. Further information on data protection can be found here. For more detailed information on the program and the application procedure please refer to http://www.2d-mature.org. Applicants are encouraged to contact the spokesperson in case of any questions: Prof. Dr. Gerd Bacher (UDE, [e-mail]).