Postdoctoral Researcher in Nanoscience and Quantum Materials

Jyväskylän yliopisto; Jyväskylä; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Jyväskylä invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct experimental research in nanoscience and quantum materials using Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) and advanced fabrication of two‑dimensional van der Waals heterostructures. The appointment begins November 1, 2026 for 1 year with potential extension up to 3 years.

The successful candidate will join the Synthetic Quantum Materials Group at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland; salary follows the Finnish

Qualifications

• PhD in Condensed Matter Physics or Materials Science is required.
• Hands-on experience with 2D heterostructures is essential.
• Knowledge of 2D material transfer techniques and cleanroom-based microfabrication is required.
• Experience with low-temperature STM is strongly preferred.
• A strong publication record and good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental experimental research in nanoscience and quantum materials.
• Fabricate and assemble 2D van der Waals heterostructures.
• Perform structural and electronic characterization of samples.
• Carry out ultrahigh vacuum cryogenic STM measurements.
• Operate and maintain advanced scanning probe microscopy systems.
• Analyze data and publish results.
• Collaborate within a high-performance research environment.
• Present findings at international conferences.

Skills

2D heterostructures

Low-temperature STM

Cryogenic measurement techniques

Independent and teamwork

Publication track record

Education

PhD in Condensed Matter Physics

PhD in Materials Science

Tools

2D material transfer techniques

Cleanroom microfabrication

Low-temperature cryogenics setup

Job description

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct experimental research in nanoscience and quantum materials using Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) and advanced fabrication of two-dimensional van der Waals heterostructures. The successful candidate will join the Synthetic Quantum Materials Group at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland.

The position will begin on November 1, 2026, for a duration of 1 year with the possibility of extension up to 3 years. The position is fixed-term.

Responsibilities

• conducting fundamental experimental research
• fabricating and assembling 2D van der Waals heterostructures
• performing structural and electronic characterization
• carrying out ultrahigh vacuum cryogenic STM measurements
• operating and maintaining advanced scanning probe microscopy systems
• analyzing data
• publishing results
• collaborating within a high-performance research environment
• presenting at international conferences

Qualifications

• PhD in Condensed Matter Physics, Materials Science or related field
• hands-on experience with 2D heterostructures
• knowledge of 2D material transfer techniques and cleanroom-based microfabrication
• experience with low-temperature STM (preferred)
• strong publication record
• excellent communication skills
• ability to work independently within a team

The application process and materials, including a CV, motivation letter, publications list, and degree certificate, are described in the posting.

Salary is based on the Finnish University Salary System; starting salary ~3700–3900 €/month with holiday bonus and relocation support.

The posting highlights Finland’s high standard of living and HR Excellence in Research.

Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics, Materials Science, or related field, Hands-on experience in fabrication and characterization of 2D van der Waals heterostructures, Experience with 2D material transfer techniques and cleanroom-based microfabrication, Experience in low-temperature STM (strongly preferred), Strong publication record, Excellent written and oral communication skills, Ability to work independently within a collaborative research team