The Department of Materials Science and Engineering of the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg is inviting applications for three doctoral research positions to begin immediately.

Subject:

The successful applicants will work together with Prof. Erik Bitzek on studying the atomistic origins of materials failure in the context of:

(1) Semi-brittle fracture in the ERC-funded Project microKIc : Microscopic Origins of Fracture Toughness.

(2) Nanomechanics and small-scale plasticity within the research training group GRK 1896 “In Situ Microscopy with Electrons, X-rays and Scanning Probes".

(3) Properties of defects in complex intermetallic phases within the Collaborative Research Center SFB 1394 “Structural and Chemical Atomic Complexity: From Defect Phase Diagrams to Material Properties”.

Requirements:

Applicants should have a master’s degree with good to excellent marks in Physics, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field. Experience in performing numerical simulations, preferably using Molecular Dynamics, and in scientific programming are advantageous. In addition, a solid background in mechanical behavior of materials, physical metallurgy and thermodynamics is highly desirable. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well in a dynamic and collaborative research environment are essential.

Application:

The position is full-time, and payment follows the German TV-L 13 scale. The starting date is as soon as possible. The FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg intends to increase the number of women in research and teaching positions and, therefore, strongly encourages female researchers to apply. Disabled applicants will be preferentially considered in case of equivalent qualification.

Please send your application (including a cover letter describing your research interests, curriculum vitae, transcript of records as well as contact information of two references) to comp-mat-sci-jobs@ww.uni-erlangen.de.

Subject: "Nanostructure and crystallization mechanisms in Phase-Change Materials for Advanced Embedded Memory Applications"

General aim:

This work aims to study finely the optimized chalcogenides (typically GST) integrated in memory cells through original experiments to follow in situ the crystallization of thin films and the nanostructures of PCM in both amorphous and crystalline states.

The evolution of stress and microstructure will be studied in thin films and then in patterned structures. In situ measurements of curvature and X-ray diffraction will thus be carried out in the laboratory and on a synchrotron beamline. And a reflection will be undertaken to carry out operando diffraction measurements on dedicated structures. It will be a matter of measuring, by time-resolved diffraction, the crystallization of a memory cell during cycling. This work will be performed in strong partnership with STMicroelectronics.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate holds a PhD degree in Material Sciences (or equivalent), has a solid background in physics, good communication skills and is proficient in written and spoken English. Knowledge of x-ray scattering (and possibly previous experience with synchrotron radiation)and programming skills will be highly appreciated.

Resume:

Starting year: 2020

Laboratory: IM2NP (http://www.im2np.fr/)

Industry: STMicroelectronics,Crolles/Rousset –France (http://www.st.com)

Duration : 2 years (with 1 year possible extension).

Location: IM2NP-Marseille

Application:

a CV, two letters of recommendation and a letter of motivation should be sent by email to Prof. Olivier THOMAS (olivier.thomas@im2np.fr) and Dr. Magali PUTERO (magali.putero@im2np.fr).

Further information are available in the following document: « 2020_Postdoc_Nano2022_PCM.pdf »

AFC 2020, ce seront 16 sessions autour des groupes thématiques – biologie, chimie, physique – et des axes transverses – croissance cristalline, enseignement et médiation, grands instruments – de l’AFC ainsi que les sciences de la Terre et toutes les interfaces entre ces disciplines.

Trois conférences plénières, des ateliers, des sessions posters, des plages de rencontres avec les exposants, une conférence grand public, quelques surprises ainsi qu’un dîner de gala sur les hauteurs du fort de la Bastille sont également prévus.

Ce congrès de l’AFC sera aussi l’occasion de la remise du premier prix «André Guinier», des prix de thèse et de la tenue de l’assemblée générale.

Plus d'informations disponibles à l'adresse suivante: https://afc2020.afc.asso.fr/

Profil d’enseignement :

Enseignements de physique générale (niveau L) et/ou de physique des matériaux (niveau M) au sein du Département de Physique à l’Université de Poitiers, UFR Sciences Fondamentales et Appliquées (http://sfa.univ-poitiers.fr/physique/).

Profil de recherche:

La personne recrutée s’intégrera dans l’équipe «Physique et Propriétés des Nanostructures»au sein du Département de Physique et Mécanique des Matériaux (PMM) de l’Institut Pprime (https://www.pprime.fr).

Elle viendra renforcer le potentiel de recherche de l’équipe qui couvre la croissance de nanoparticules et de films minces nanostructurés par voie physique (évaporation par faisceaux d’électrons, pulvérisation ionique, pulvérisation magnétron), leur caractérisation par des approches expérimentales in situ ou ex situ, ainsi que l’étude et la modélisation de leurs propriétés physiques, en particulier optiques et plasmoniques.

Dans ce contexte, ils souhaitent recruter un enseignant-chercheur, physicien de la matière condensée avec une bonne expertise en nanosciences et nanomatériaux. Il/elle apportera ses compétences pour travailler sur des aspects fondamentaux et expérimentaux dans le domaine de la fonctionnalisation de surfaces par des nanostructures auto-organisées (nanoparticules, nanofils) ou du couplage électromagnétique entre ces nanostructures et leur environnement.

Ses travaux devront contribuer à l’étude des mécanismes de formation de ces nanostructures en lien avec les propriétés physiques recherchées et leurs applications potentielles (par exemple: spectroscopie exaltée, plasmonique hybride, thermoplasmonique, etc.).

Des connaissances solides en croissance de films minces par voie physique seront appréciées, sans pour autant être un prérequis indispensable au recrutement.

Contact:

Prof. S. Dubois (directeur du Département PMM, Institut Pprime): sylvain.dubois@univ-poitiers.fr

Prof. A. Joulain (directrice du Département de Physique, UFR SFA): anne.joulain@univ-poitiers.fr

The Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung is seeking for a new Post-Doc, on:

'Correlative 3D-Precession Electron Diffraction / Atom Probe Tomography'.

Subject background:

Scope of the three‐year project is the development of a 3D TEM orientation mapping technique that provides information as known from 3D‐EBSD but non‐destructively and potentially with 50x better nm spatial resolution.

Your task:

Establishment of a procedure that allows semi‐automated acquisition of a tilt‐series of 2D‐PED scans and the subsequent measurement of the same specimen by APT. Support the team in Grenoble with the development of the 3D‐PED reconstruction algorithm. Digitally merge multidimensional information from TEM and APT and quantify information on grain boundary segregation. Specimen preparation by focused ion beam milling.

Candidate:

We are looking for a highly motivated Post‐Doc with a physics or materials science background. The candidate should have experience with and great interest in TEM method development, digital image processing, programming, multidimensional data analysis and materials science.

Application:

The interested candidate should upload a comprehensive application including application letter, detailed scientific CV, his/her publications, two reference /support letters from his professors and details about courses / classes / grades here.

Further information are available in the following document: «Post-Doc position at MPIE on 3D-PED-APT»