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.
The
nanotech@surfaces Laboratory is looking for a highly motivated candidate with a strong experimental background in materials chemistry, solid-state physics, or nanoscience who wants to pursue cutting-edge research at a world-class level.
Your tasks
Within a collaborative project between the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) and the University of Strasbourg, we aim at developing carbon-based nanomaterials as a novel platform for light sources, with particular emphasis on atomically precise graphene nanoribbons (GNRs). Within this project, you will work on the on-surface synthesis and scanning probe characterization of GNRs with optical properties (intrinsic fluorescence, localized emitting centers) that make them highly relevant for integration into optoelectronic devices. To preserve GNRs' intrinsic properties upon substrate transfer and device integration, you will investigate dry-transfer and encapsulation methods in ultra-high vacuum. Successful substrate transfer shall allow the investigation of GNRs' photo- and electroluminescence properties in a field-effect transistor configuration.
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Our offer
Join our world-class team to explore carbon-based systems for nanoelectronic, optical and quantum applications within a global network of collaborators where you can build a competitive research portfolio. Located in the Zurich Area, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technologies (Empa) offers outstanding infrastructure, a broad interdisciplinary environment and competitive salaries.
The position is available starting May 2024 or upon agreement, with a planned duration of three to four years.
We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates, diplomas and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.
Cristina
Marinoni,
Bereichspersonalleiterin / HR Partner