PhD Student (f/m/d) Charge-to-Spin Interconversion and Magnetotransport in Altermagnetic Thin Films

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf; Dresden; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days paid holiday leave

Company pension scheme (VBL)

Flexible working hours

Mobile working

Job summary

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) invites applications for a PhD Student position in the Institute for Ion Beam Physics and Materials Research at the Department of Magnetism to study charge-to-spin interconversion and magnetotransport in altermagnetic thin films.

You will deposit and optimize thin films, perform structural and magnetic characterization, and explore spintronic properties in an international research team.

Qualifications

• Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in experimental physics or related field.
• Background in electric transport and magnetism.
• Knowledge in thin film preparation and characterization techniques.
• Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in an international research team.
• Proficiency in German and/or English.

Responsibilities

• Deposition and optimization of high-quality altermagnetic thin films and heterostructures.
• Structural and magnetic characterization.
• Investigation of magnetotransport phenomena and charge-to-spin interconversion.
• Exploration of the fundamental spintronic properties of altermagnetic materials.

Skills

Electric transport

Magnetism

Thin film methods

German English

Education

Master in physics

Tools

Deposition techniques

Characterization tools

Job description

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

The Institute for Ion Beam Physics and Materials Research is dedicated to the study of materials and their nanostructures that can be considered for future applications in information technology and are based on electrical, magnetic or optical functionalities.

The Department of Magnetism is looking for a PhD Student (f/m/d) on Charge-to-Spin Interconversion and Magnetotransport in Altermagnetic Thin Films.

Your tasks

• Deposition and optimization of high-quality altermagnetic thin films and heterostructures
• Structural and magnetic characterization
• Investigation of magnetotransport phenomena and charge-to-spin interconversion
• Exploration of the fundamental spintronic properties of altermagnetic materials

Your profile

• Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of experimental physics or related field
• Background in eletric transport and magnetism
• Knowledge in thin film preparation and characterization techniques
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in an international research team
• Proficiency in German and/or English

Our offer

• A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
• Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
• A structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities - more information about the PhD program at the HZDR can be found here
• Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
• Depending on the personal qualifications, the candidate may be classified in salary group 13 according to TVöD-Bund
• We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
• Numerous company health management offerings
• Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
• An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"