Postdoc position (mfd)Growth of AlN by thermal laser epitaxy (Full Time)
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Job Summary
Thermal laser epitaxy (TLE) is an emerging thin film growth technology with the
potential tooutperform state-of-the-art thin film synthesis techniques.
To make this method accessibleto a wide range of users and realize its commercial
potential PDI received funding toestablish the Application Lab Thermal Laser Epitaxy
(ATLAS). One relevant area ofresearch is the growth and doping of aluminum nitride
(AlN) a semiconductor with an ultra-wide band gap. The epitaxial growth and p-type
doping of AlN films are extremelychallenging processes. The successful candidate will
pioneer the experimental growthactivities to synthesize device-grade conductive AlN
films using TLE. This will beaccomplished by exploring a new growth parameter space
for AlN thin film synthesis. Thepostdocs research will benefit from interactions with
ongoing research activities at PDI aswell as from national and international
collaborations. Additional responsibilities mayinclude mentoring graduate and
undergraduate students as well as contributing to grantproposals and project reports.
- Pioneering the growth and doping of AlN using TLE
- Kinetic modeling of AlN growth during the TLE process
- Contributing to the installation and maintenance of the new TLE laboratory
- Growing samples for external partners of the application lab
- Structural electrical and optical characterization
- Data analysis modeling and independent planning of experiments
- Presentation of results at conferences and in publications
- PhD in physics electrical engineering materials science or a related field
- Strong background in semiconductor physics and thin-film growth by
molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) or pulsed laser deposition (PLD) - Strong background in the growth and doping of ultra-wide bandgap
(UWBG) semiconductors - Experience with structural electrical and optical characterization techniques
- Hands-on experience with maintaining ultra-high vacuum systems e.g.
MBE or PLD chambers - Self-management and mindset for actively collaborating with a team of
scientists and technicians - Excellent spoken and written English skills
This position is available from July 1 2026 on and is limited to a 2.5-year period.
Salary and benefits are according to the Treaty for German public service
(TVöD Bund) to a level of E13(100%).
- Job security and a good work-life balance
- Modern office located in the heart of Berlin with excellent public transport
connections and a subsidized travel ticket - Supportive environment with experts for various scientific sub-fields
- International and culturally diverse community
- Mobile work
- Possibility to participate in professional development and/or exchange
programs
The Paul Drude Institute is part of the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V. and a member
of the Leibniz Association.
We are a globally recognized research institution specializing in the
development of novel functional materials through molecular beam epitaxy.
The institute carries out basic and applied research at the nexus of materials science
condensed matter physics and device engineering.
With approximately 100 employees and more than 15 nationalities PDI is committed
to building a talented inclusive and culturally diverse workforce. We understand that
our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness and mutual respect.
Among equally qualified applicants preference will be given to candidates from
marginalized groups. That means we welcome every qualified application regardless
of sex and gender origin nationality religion belief health and disabilities age or
sexual orientation.
Please uplpad your application as a single PDF file or send it directly to
by April 10 2026 with the title of the position in the subject line.
Your documents must include
- a dedicated cover letter
- CV
- diploma(s) and transcript(s)
- publication list (if exist)
- letter(s) of recommendation/contact information of references (if exist)
For scientific information about the projectplease contact Dr. Patrick Vogt ().
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