PhD position UHV STM/AFM studying molecular STM/AFM (m/d/w) (Molekularbiologe/-biologin)

Professur für Experimentalphysik (Rastersondenmikroskopie) (Prof. Dr.
Maier)

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We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our team as a
Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct cutting-edge research in the field of
(self-assembled) molecular nanostructures on surfaces using high-resolution
scanning probe techniques.

The successful candidate will work on specially designed molecules with the
aim to understand and/or control the manipulation of molecular switches and
on-surface synthesis of nanographenes adsorbed on surfaces.

The experiments will be carried out at temperatures between 5 K and room
temperature under ultrahigh vacuum conditions with advanced scanning probe
techniques, such as scanning tunneling microscopy/spectroscopy and
non-contact atomic force microscopy.

In particular, external stimuli like thermal excitation and scanning
tunneling microscopy manipulation will be applied to excite the molecular
building blocks and induce motional changes and covalent reactions.

The project is embedded in the interdisciplinary EU Pathfinder Open project
ESiM (Energy Storage in Molecules, ).

Close collaboration will take place with research groups from theoretical
physics, and synthetic chemistry.

The collaborators from synthetic chemistry will provide specially designed
molecular building blocks with tailored functionalities. We offer
outstanding infrastructure with state-of-the-art equipment and
possibilities for broad interdisciplinary collaborations.

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Necessary qualifications:

· holds a PhD degree in Physics, Material Sciences, Nanosciences or
Physical Chemistry.
· has a solid background in surface science and previous experience using
ultrahigh vacuum surface analysis equipment or scanning probe microscopy
(this is a benefit, but not mandatory).
· has passion for science and is enthusiastic and a team player.
· has excellent communication skills, the ability to write scientific
papers and can deliver presentations.

· has a good command of English (oral and written).

Payment

TV-L E 13

Professur für Experimentalphysik (Rastersondenmikroskopie) (Prof. Dr.
Maier)

-Your Tasks-

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our team as a PhD
student to conduct cutting-edge research in the field of (self-assembled)
molecular nanostructures on surfaces using high-resolution scanning probe
techniques.

The successful candidate will work on specially designed molecules with the
aim to understand and/or control the manipulation of molecular switches and
on-surface synthesis of nanographenes adsorbed on surfaces.

The experiments will be carried out at temperatures between 5 K and room
temperature under ultrahigh vacuum conditions with advanced scanning probe
techniques, such as scanning tunneling microscopy/spectroscopy and
non-contact atomic force microscopy.

In particular, external stimuli like thermal excitation and scanning
tunneling microscopy manipulation will be applied to excite the molecular
building blocks and induce motional changes and covalent reactions.

The project is embedded in the interdisciplinary EU Pathfinder Open project
ESiM (Energy Storage in Molecules, ).

Close collaboration will take place with research groups from theoretical
physics, and synthetic chemistry.

The collaborators from synthetic chemistry will provide specially designed
molecular building blocks with tailored functionalities.

We offer outstanding infrastructure with state-of-the-art equipment and
possibilities for broad interdisciplinary collaborations.

-Your Profile-

Necessary qualifications:

We are looking for a motivated candidate who;

· holds a Master´s degree in Physics, Material Sciences, Nanosciences, or
Physical Chemistry.
· background in surface science and previous experience using ultrahigh
vacuum surface analysis equipment or scanning probe microscopy is a
benefit, but not mandatory.
· has passion for science and is enthusiastic and a team player.
· has excellent communication skills, the ability to write scientific
papers and can deliver presentations.
· has a good command of English (oral and written, at least B2).

Payment

TV-L E 13