PhD candidate (f/m/d) in Silicon Nanostructures

The Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology (Leibniz-IPHT) offers the following position (65%) in the

DepartmentFunctional Interfaces, Work GroupSilicon Nanostructures, starting at the next possible time:

The position is limited for 3 years. An extension is sought if suitable.

The Leibniz-IPHT is a university independent research institute with close connection to the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena and member of the Leibniz association.

The main research focuses on the formation and characterization of plasmonic active silver and copper nanostructures in porous matrix for the biophotonics application. The candidate will be integrated to the research group of Dr. Vladimir Sivakov and Dr. Dana Cialla-May in frame of multidisciplinary research project funded by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). The employee will be responsible for the pre-patterning of silicon surfaces for further intersection with functional plasmonic metals. The characterization of plasmonic structures will be performed by surface analytic methods like SEM, EDX, EBSD, TEM, etc., which will be combined with theoretically modeling growth processes and plasmonic properties. A precise and detailed analysis of the atomic and electronic structure as well as the physico-chemical state of the formed surfaces and interfaces will be achieved by using large-scale facilities at BESSY II synchrotron storage ring at HZB Berlin. The candidate aims to develop the processes and measurement protocols for the SERS measurements of different target analytes in complex biological matrices. The candidate is expected to have already hand-on experience in the plasmonic nanostructures formation, vibrational spectroscopy (especially, Raman and its enhancing techniques) and surface analytics. The candidate is expected to work independently and actively participate in all research activities (travelling to: synchrotron, project meetings, workshops, conferences worldwide), the preparation of reports, scientific papers, presentations, and related proposals for further research funds.

German tariffs for public employees (TV-L).

We are a modern, internationally oriented research institute. The compatibility of work and family is one of our central concerns. We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality or ethnic and social background. If women are underrepresented in the area of ​​the advertised position, they will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Vladimir Sivakov, Tel.: 03641 / 206 440 / mail: [email protected].

Please send your application electronically with Code 1137 as one pdf file via Email until February 10th, 2023 (including your CV, recommendation letter(s) and university interim and final certificates) to:

Leibniz-Institute of Photonic Technology

Human Resources

Albert-Einstein-Straße 9, 07745 Jena / Germany

E-Mail: [email protected]

Code: 1137

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