Postdoc in physics of van der Waals materials (Polshyn Group)

Field of Research: Experimental condensed matter physics, 2D materials, graphene

Location: Klosterneuburg (Vienna), Austria

Salary: starting from € 73.500 gross/year; flexible start date

The research group of Prof. Polshyn invites applications for a postdoctoral position. The successful candidate will experimentally investigate the nature and properties of correlated electrons in van der Waals systems, focusing on topological states and superconductivity in graphene moiré heterostructures. Possible research projects will focus on either low-temperature electronic transport measurements or low-temperature scanning probe microscopy measurements of moiré van der Waals devices. Candidates with strong expertise in these techniques are especially encouraged to apply. Some of these projects are funded under ERC Starting Grant “Orbital Chern Insulators in van der Waals Moiré Systems”. More details about the “Emergent electronic phenomena in 2D materials” group at ISTA and its research can be found here: https://polshynlab.com

Your Responsibilities

• Design and carry out experiments to investigate the physics of strongly-correlated electronic phases in moiré graphene heterostructures.
• Use nanofabrication facilities at ISTA to create novel devices of van der Waals heterostructures.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics with a focus in Experimental Condensed Matter.
• Strong expertise in either low-temperature electronic transport measurements or in low-temperature scanning probe microscopy techniques.
• Experience in nanofabrication and micro-characterization techniques.
• Experience in operating a dilution refrigerator and doing measurements at mK temperatures is strongly desired.
• Experience in working with van der Waals materials is strongly desired.

Application documents: cover letter, CV, publication list, references

To submit your application please email: hryhoriy.polshyn@ist.ac.at

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