Väitöskirjatutkija kokeellisen tiiviin aineen fysiikan alalle (kaksiuloitteiset korreloituneet [...]

Aalto-yliopisto; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Yliopisto Espoossa etsii tohtorikoulutettavaa kokeelliseen tiheysfysiikkaan, erityisesti kahden ulottuvuuden korreloituneisiin materiaaleihin. Työntekijä tulee työskentelemään kvanttimateriaalitutkimuksessa ja osallistuu nanofabrikaatioon ja matalalämpötilakokeisiin. Tarjolla on täysimääräinen rahoitus ja mahdollisuus ammatilliseen kehitykseen.

Benefits

Fully funded doctoral project

Strong research community

Flexible work culture

Qualifications

• Masters degree required in condensed matter physics or related field.
• Skills in nanofabrication and cleanroom processing required.
• Experience with low-temperature systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate nanostructures in cleanroom environments.
• Characterize 2D materials using Raman spectroscopy and AFM.
• Integrate devices with low-temperature STM experiments.

Skills

Nanofabrication

Low-temperature systems

Scanning tunneling microscopy (STM)

Collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in condensed matter physics or related field

Tools

Raman spectroscopy

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)

Job description

Overview

Aalto University conducts research at the interface of science and art, technology and economy, aiming to create a sustainable future and address world challenges. The university community includes students, professors and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Teknillisen fysiikan laitos conducts pioneering research in atomic-scale physics, focusing on materials physics, quantum technologies, soft and living matter, and advanced energy sciences. The department trains future experts in data and technology, invention, and collaboration with industry and society.

Position

The Atomic Scale Physics research group seeks a doctoral student (tohtoriksiopiskelija) to pursue a PhD in experimental condensed matter physics, with emphasis on two-dimensional correlated materials.

Student will work on quantum materials research using nanofabrication methods and low-temperature scanning tunneling microscopy (STM).

Roolisi ja tavoitteesi

PhD student goals are to study emergent electronic phenomena in two-dimensional materials using gate-tunable STM. Materials include various van der Waals single-layer systems that may exhibit Mott insulating, ferromagnetic, multiferroic, or superconducting properties.

Responsibilities include:

• Fabrication of nanostructures in cleanroom environments (lithography and transfer of 2D materials).
• Characterization of 2D materials with Raman spectroscopy, AFM and related techniques.
• Integration of such devices with low-temperature STM experiments.
• Collaboration with group members and international theoretical/computational partners.

Kokemuksesi ja tavoitteesi

• Master's degree in condensed matter physics or closely related field.
• Existing skills and knowledge in nanofabrication and 2D material cleanroom processing (required).
• Experience with low-temperature and ultra-high vacuum systems (e.g., molecular beam epitaxy or STM) is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary international research group.
• Interest in experimental condensed matter physics.
• Excellent command of English. Finnish language is not required.

Selected candidate will apply for doctoral studies in the Faculty of Science at Aalto University. See the information and admission criteria for the Doctoral Programme in Science at Aalto University.

Mitä tarjoamme

We offer a fully funded doctoral research project under the supervision of Dr. Ziying Wang in the Atomic Scale Physics group led by Professor Peter Liljeroth. The group currently includes 3 academy researchers, 1 postdoc and 5 PhD students. The research focuses on electronic phenomena in quantum materials characterized by STM.

The PhD position starts with an initial two-year contract, with a possible extension for another two years after a mid-term review. Annual workload for research and teaching staff at Aalto University is 1612 hours. Salary follows the Finnish university salary system, starting at approximately 2815 €/month (gross), with increases as the PhD student progresses. The contract includes Aalto University occupational health care.

We offer broad opportunities for professional development and active participation in staff training and development projects based on your interests and needs. Your role provides a high degree of autonomy in a flexible modern work culture. We value work–life balance and wellbeing in all aspects of life.

Hybrid work is available; primary location is Otaniemi, Espoo. Otaniemi campus offers vibrant life, architecture, nature, cafes, services and good connections via the new metro line.

Liity joukkoomme ja hakeminen

To apply, submit the following documents via our recruitment site (use the "Hae nyt!" button on the Aalto University website):

• Brief cover letter describing motivation and fit for the position
• CV including education, skills and publication list
• Degree certificates and transcripts
• PDF copy of your master thesis or link to a repository
• Recommendation letters and/or contact details of references

Application deadline: 10. lokakuuta 2025. We will review applications as they are received and may invite suitable candidates for interviews during the competition. Aalto University reserves the right to postpone or reopen the process and consider applicants who did not apply within the original timeframe.

For more information, contact Dr. Ziying Wang at [e-mail].

Notes: Aalto University staff applicants should apply through the internal HR system Workday using their existing Workday credentials; students and visitors should apply as external candidates by personal email.

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