Responsibilities

• Experimental tasks in the AtomDensityMap project within an international consortium (TU Graz, Montanuniversität Leoben, FHI Berlin, and Forschungszentrum Jülich).
• Synthesise and characterise 2D (vdW) materials (e.g., graphene and MoS2) with tailored point defects at Montanuniversität Leoben (MUL).
• Conduct high-end STEM, 4D-STEM, and spectroscopy measurements at TU Graz to map defect structures and charge redistributions.
• Refine and optimise measurement strategies in close collaboration with simulation and modelling partners.
• Present research results at international conferences and publish findings in leading scientific journals.
• Prepare and complete a PhD thesis.

Admission Requirements

• Completed Master’s degree (Diploma/MSc) in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or an equivalent discipline.

Desired Qualification

• Strong interest in electron microscopy, diffraction/phase retrieval concepts, and materials synthesis.
• Motivation to learn modern experimental methods and to analyze complex, multimodal STEM datasets using Python.
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English.
• Independent, reliable working style and motivation to work in an interdisciplinary, multi-institution team.

We Offer

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 52,865.40 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

Graz University of Technology aims to increase the proportion of women, in particular in management and academic staff, and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women if applicants are equally qualified.

Graz University of Technology actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (Anti-discrimination).

People with disabilities and who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.

About us

Graz University of Technology is the longest-established university of technology in Austria. Here, successful teams of students, talented up-and-coming scientists, ambitious researchers and a lively start-up scene enjoy an inspirational environment as well as access to top-quality equipment. And all this in one of the most innovative and livable regions in Europe. TU Graz offers an inspiring working environment with outstanding infrastructure and service-oriented university management.

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