PhD Position in Graphene Nanoribbon Quantum Devices — Empa
CHF 73'500 - 111'500
Empa · Dübendorf (ZH)
- Location
- Dübendorf
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 39 days ago
SalaryCHF 73'500 - 111'500
Role overview
Materials science and technology are our passion.
With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living.
Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.
- Materials science and technology are our passion.
- With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living.
- The position is suited for highly motivated students interested in experimental condensed matter physics, nanoscience, and quantum materials.
- Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in physics, materials science, nanoscience, or a related field.
Key requirements
- The position is suited for highly motivated students interested in experimental condensed matter physics, nanoscience, and quantum materials.
- Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in physics, materials science, nanoscience, or a related field.
- Experience with UHV systems, optical spectroscopy, scanning probe microscopy, or 2D materials is advantageous but not required. Our offer
- The position is available starting September 2026 or upon agreement, with a planned duration of four years.
- The PhD student will be employed and immatriculated at the University of Bern, place of work at Empa, Dübendorf, near Zurich.
- We live a culture of inclusion and respect.
- We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities - that's what counts.
Application process
- We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates, diplomas and contact details of one reference person.
- Please submit these exclusively via our job portal.
Contacts
- Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.
Additional details
- The project aims to develop a fully dry, UHV-compatible transfer pathway that preserves these fragile quantum states during device integration.
- Experience with UHV systems, optical spectroscopy, scanning probe microscopy, or 2D materials is advantageous but not required.
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