Phd Position in Quantum Materials Research and Instrumentation

vor 2 Wochen

Basel, Schweiz Universität Basel Vollzeit

**Your position**
- design and operation of scanning probe instrumentation
- fabrication of van der Waals heterostructures
- transport, optical spectroscopy, and quantum sensing experiments
- data analysis, modeling, and scientific communication

**Your profile**
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in physics or a related field
- strong motivation for experimental condensed matter physics, with enthusiasm for both building instruments and using them to answer fundamental questions
- background or interest in condensed matter physics, magnetism, or 2D materials
- experience or interest in nanofabrication, cryogenics, or scanning probe techniques

**We offer you**
- a stimulating research environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure
- close supervision and room for scientific independence
- opportunities to attend international conferences and schools
- a fully funded PhD position with competitive salary and benefits

**Application / Contact**
- Cover letter outlining your motivation and interest
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Contact details of at least one academic reference

**Deadline**: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

**Start date**: by agreement

Join us in advancing the frontiers of quantum sensing and exploring the fundamental physics of interacting electrons and spins at the nanoscale

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