Research Assistant in the fabrication of oxide devices DTU Energy

Are you experienced in the art of clean-room fabrication and curious about quantum electronics and how novel materials properties manifest in electronic quantum transport phenomena at ultra-low temperatures Then maybe you are the one we are looking for!

Electronic quantum devices are conventionally fabricated from semiconductors such as GiSe or IIIV these materials transport can generally be understood from a free-electron-gas picture and electrical devices can be effectively controlled by electrostatic gating at the nanoscale.

Electron systems in oxide heterostructures are emerging as an exciting alternative class of materials where the free-electron-gas picture starts to break down due to significant electron-electron interaction. On the one hand complex oxides offer high electron mobilities and gate-tunability and devices can be fabricated using established semiconductor processing techniques. However on the other hand oxide 2DEGs are characterized by a delicate interplay of the spin charge and orbital degrees of freedom and their properties are dominated by effects of strong correlations such as ferroelectricity magnetism or intrinsic gate-tunable superconductivity. This opens an exciting possibility to generate new functionalities in electronic quantum devices that are not possible with conventional semiconductors.

We have an opening for a 1-year research assistant position to join an international project IQARO aimed at utilizing the strong Rashba spin-orbit coupling and spin-to-charge conversion of oxide heterostructures for application in quantum devices. High-quality oxide heterostructures and nanostructures are developed within the consortium and the main activities for the successful candidate will be clean-room device fabrication (lithography etc.) and supporting quantum transport measurements at milli-kelvin temperatures.

Responsibilities and qualifications
In the section for functional oxides we currently have a large portfolio of projects focusing on the growth of advanced oxide addition to device fabrication and measurements of oxide devices the candidate will be broadly involved in these activities to strengthen the link between the materials science of the section and electronic device fabrication as well as low temperature measurements.

You need to have the following qualifications:

• Experimental masters degree in physics Nanoscience Materials Science Electrical Engineering or similar
• A very strong background in semiconductor processing (e-beam lithography metal evaporation etching techniques etc.) is a requirement.
• Experience in device fabrication both with semiconductors and oxide materials.
• Experience with low-temperature testing of electronic devicesand analysis of quantum transport data is advantageous but not a requirement.
• Ability to work independently to plan and carry out complicated tasks and to be a part of a large dynamical group.
• Good communication skills in English both written and spoken

As a formal qualification you must have a masters degree in engineering or equivalent.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research education innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 1 year.

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Further information
Further information may be obtained from Prof. Thomas Jespersen

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Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 21 May 2026 (23:59 Danish time).

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply please open the link Apply now fill out the online application form and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc)
• List of publications

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age gender disability race religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology which is subject to special rules for security and export control open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

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