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Organisation/Company: RWTH Aachen Department: Department of Chemistry Research Field: Physics » Surface physics; Chemistry » Physical chemistry Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions: PhD Positions Application Deadline: 25 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Zurich) Country: Germany Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Part-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research…

Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD/Postdoc candidate to conduct cutting-edge research on self-assembled molecular nanostructures and 2D materials on surfaces, using high-resolution scanning probe techniques. The successful candidate will work on specially designed molecules to study their electronic properties and on-surface reactions to transform them into low-dimensional carbon nanostructures on metal surfaces and 2D materials. The experiments will be carried out at temperatures between 5 K and room temperature under ultrahigh vacuum conditions with advanced scanning probe techniques, such as scanning tunneling microscopy/spectroscopy and non-contact atomic force microscopy. In addition to the atomic structure, the electronic structure will be investigated using scanning tunneling spectroscopy. Close collaboration will take place with research groups from theoretical physics and synthetic chemistry. The collaborators from synthetic chemistry will provide specially designed molecular building blocks with tailored functionalities. We offer outstanding infrastructure with state-of-the-art equipment and possibilities for broad interdisciplinary collaborations. The project will be a collaboration between RWTH Aachen University and FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg.

Where to apply

E-mail: sabine.maier@rwth-aachen.de

Requirements

Research Field: Physics » Surface physics; Chemistry » Physical chemistry
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

holds a Master´s degree in Physics, Material Sciences, Nanosciences, or Physical Chemistry.
preferably has a solid background in surface science and previous experience using ultrahigh vacuum surface analysis equipment or scanning probe microscopy (this is a benefit, but not mandatory).
has passion for science and is enthusiastic and a team player.
has excellent communication skills, the ability to write scientific papers and can deliver presentations.
has a good command of English (oral and written, at least B2).

Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent

Additional Information

Benefits

The salary will be according to the German TV-L E13 (66% PhD). The preferred starting date would be November 2026, but it is negotiable.

Website for additional job details: https://www.spm.nat.fau.de/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: RWTH Aachen
Country: Germany
City: Aachen
Postal Code: 52074
Street: Landoltweg 2

Contact

City: Aachen
Website: https://www.ipc.rwth-aachen.de/cms/ipc/Das-Institut/IPC-Arbeitsgruppen/~lbuu/Lehrstuhl-I/
Street: Landoltweg 2
Postal Code: 52074
E-Mail: sabine.maier@rwth-aachen.de

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