Research Assistant: Further development and application of advanced sputtering techniques (HPPMS, in situ plasma diagno - Bochum

Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Raum Bochum

Dein Job

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering:
Materials Discovery and Interfaces Neue Materialien und Grenzflächen

In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for 1

Research Assistant: Further development and application of advanced sputtering techniques (HPPMS, in situ plasma diagnostics) for combinatorial materials research

The chair of Materials Discovery and Interfaces at the Institute for Materials develops new multifunctional materials by using combinatorial sputtering methods (material libraries) and high-throughput characterization methods. For this purpose, unique experimental facilities are available: 8 combinatorial sputtering systems (inert, reactive, DC, RF, HPPMS, ...), in situ characterization methods (plasma diagnostics, e.g. OES), diverse high-throughput characterization methods (EDX, XPS, XRD, functional properties).

In order to strengthen the efficient international team of the chair, the position of a research assistant (m/f/x) is to be filled. We are looking for a sputtering expert to further develop and utilize the existing sputtering capabilities. The tasks include experimental work (development and use of optimized sputtering processes, synthesis of material libraries, high-throughput characterization), the processing of publicly funded projects and industrial projects. We are looking for a highly motivated scientist with very good knowledge in the field of sputtering technology who is willing to tackle new, exciting and promising topics in an interdisciplinary environment and who has the ambition to efficiently generate, publish and apply new scientific findings using the exceptional experimental facilities available. The future research assistant (m/f/x) is expected to work independently with high motivation, be able to work in teams in a goal-oriented manner, efficiently translate results into scientific publications, very good scientific, technical and communication skills, fluent in written and spoken English.

Your tasks:

Combinatorial synthesis of thin film materials libraries using sputtering
High-throughput characterization of the thin film materials libraries (EDX, XRD, ...)
Implementing new advanced sputtering and characterization techniques (OES, AES, RHEED)
Further development of combinatorial fabrication processes towards (semi)autonomous coating processes

Dein Profil

Your profile:

Completed studies (Master degree) with very good results in the field of materials science
Extensive experience in the field of sputtering thin films
Experience in the field of thin film characterization, e.g. SEM, EDX, XRD, ...
Experience with HPPMS
Experience with in situ characterization techniques such as optical emission spectroscopy (OES), quartz crystal monitor or Langmuir probe
Experience in data science literacy and programming knowledge are desirable
Willingness to work in a clean room
Experience and interest in publications

We offer:

Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of independence
A qualified on-boarding and induction process
Collaboration in a committed and appreciative team
Extensive training and professional development opportunities
A job in the heart of the lively Ruhr metropolitan region with its diverse cultural offerings

Further information:

The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E13 TV-L.

Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).

The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.

If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

Please upload your complete and informative application documents (informative cover letter (letter of motivation), CV with certificates, publications if applicable) as one pdf document. A qualified application is expected.

German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF). https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en

The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.

Contact persons for further information:

Sigurd Thienhaus , Tel.: +49 234 32 29972

Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.

We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2025-08-15. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 4804.