PhD Fellowship: Quantum Materials & Surface Science

The Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Materials and Production, Section of Physics,; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Physics Group at the Department of Materials and Production, Aalborg University, to research quantum properties of matter at atomic scales. This full-time, fixed-term PhD stipend runs for three years, starting 1 January 2027 or soon after, within an international collaboration funded by Independent Research Fund Denmark.

You will prepare and investigate molecular complexes on crystalline surfaces, deposit them by electrospray under ultra-high vacuum, and study their electronic

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physics, nanoscience or closely related field.
• Solid experimental background in physics, surface science or nanoscience.
• Experience with STM/STS, UHV techniques and cryogenic systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and investigate molecular complexes on crystalline surfaces.
• Deposit molecular complexes by electrospray under UHV and study their properties with STM/STS.
• Plan, conduct and document experiments; analyze data and share findings within the collaboration.
• Work independently while collaborating in an international research environment.

Skills

Experimental physics

Surface science

Scanning tunnelling microscopy

Electrospray deposition

Ultrahigh vacuum techniques

Cryogenic systems

Education

Master's degree in physics, nanoscience or closely related field

Tools

Scanning tunnelling microscopy

Low-temperature STM/STS

Cryogenic systems

Electrospray deposition

Ultrahigh vacuum

Job description

Join the Physics Group at the Department of Materials and Production, Aalborg University, to research quantum properties of matter at atomic scales. This full-time, fixed-term PhD stipend runs for three years, starting 1 January 2027 or soon after, within an international collaboration funded by Independent Research Fund Denmark.

You will prepare and investigate molecular complexes on crystalline surfaces, deposit them by electrospray under ultra-high vacuum, and study their electronic