The Leibniz Institute for Crystal Growth (IKZ) is a leading research institution in the field of science & technology as well as service & transfer of crystalline materials. Our goal is to enable solutions for pressing societal challenges (e.g. communication, artificial intelligence, climate protection, health, etc.) through modern electronic & photonic technologies. The work covers the entire spectrum from basic and applied research to pre-industrial development and is carried out in cooperation with national and international partners from universities, academies and industry. The institute is part of the Forschungsverbund Berlin ( https://www.fv-berlin.de/ ) and a member of the Leibniz Association ( https://www.leibniz-gemeinschaft.de ).

The Leibniz-Institut für Kristallzüchtung is currently looking for a

Bachelor- or Master Students / Student Assistant (m/f/d)

to do their research work in the field of semiconductor crystal growth.

The Czochralski (Cz) growth of bulk crystals is a unique expertise of our institute and is one of the main stream research activities of volume crystals department. The Si, Ge and SiGe are semiconductor materials, and the high-quality crystals of these materials with tailored properties and/or with ultra-high-purity find wider applications in energy-efficient electronics, photonics, quantum computing, or radiation detectors for fundamental research. You will be learning and contributing to the process developments using our pre-industrial scale Cz-pullers and state-of-the art lab facilities.

Pre-requisites:

• Enrolment in a natural science course (preferably chemistry, physics or materials science)
• Interest in research & technology
• Good knowledge of English
• Basic knowledge of German is advantageous
• Reliability, motivation and independent work, both in the laboratory and on the computer

What we offer

• The opportunity to get to know our unique institute, which researches the scientific and technological questions of crystal growth
• Working in an international team
• We offer the students the opportunity to work for 8 hours per week (a 14,84 €) as a student assistant.

For more information please contact: Priv.-Doz. Dr. R. Radhakrishnan Sumathi at
radhakrishnan.sumathi@ikz-berlin.de

The Leibniz-Institut für Kristallzüchtung actively supports a healthy work-life balance and is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply and will be given preference if suitably qualified. Among equally qualified candidates, preference will be given to candidates with disabilities. IKZ promotes diversity. We welcome every qualified application, regardless of age, belief, disabilities, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, or sexual orientation.

Have we aroused your interest?
Then, apply to the above email with a letter of motivation, your CV and all relevant certificates. In your letter of motivation, please state the desired period of time you are interested in.

We look forward to receiving your application!