University Assistant (Post-Doc) in 3D Spintronics

University Assistant (Post-Doc) in 3D Spintronics

TU Wien - Technische Universität Wien

Vienna, Austria

At the Institute of Applied Physics, in the new research unit for Physis of Three-dimensional Nanomaterials, TU Wien offers a position as University Assistant (Post-Doc).

The program:

Spintronics is an emerging area of nanoelectronics that exploits the spin of electrons to store and process information. The development of spin-based hardware components and devices is one of the most promising approaches to realize disruptive green computing technologies, going beyond Moore approaches.

Our group is carrying out pioneering work on three-dimensional spintronics, where we study new physical phenomena in 3D magnetic devices which go beyond the standard approach in nanoelectronics, currently based on planar geometries. Moving to 3D has a great potential to create ultra-high density low-power devices and to exploit new physical effects which emerge as a consequence of the change in dimensionality.

In this program, the candidate will carry out experimental work devoted to the design, fabrication and characterization of three-dimensional spintronic systems. For this, state of the art equipment to fabricate and characterize complex 3D multilayered heterostructures will be employed, in combination with advanced computational techniques. Collaborations with other international groups and synchrotron experiments at large international facilities are also expected.

Tasks:

• Research in the field of 3d nanomaterials based on thin film magnetic heterostructures, and publication of the results in scientific journals;
• Participation in and management of research projects;
• Participation in teaching activities: Labs, tutorials, co-supervision of Bachelor's, Master's and PhD students;
• Support in grant acquisition;
• Participation in organizational and administrative tasks of the Research Unit and the Institute.

Your profile:

This research program provides a unique intersection of various areas in spintronics, including thin film deposition, magneto-optical and magneto-electrical characterisation, and magnetic modelling. For this ambitious objective, we are looking for a motivated postdoctoral researcher fulfilling these requirements:

• Doctoral degree in Physics or related field;
• Excellent knowledge in the field of experimental physics focused on magnetic thin film heterostructures for spintronic applications. This may include physics of synthetic antiferromagnets, ultra-thin film materials with perpendicular magnetic anisotropy, chiral spin interactions, spin textures (domain walls, skyrmions);
• Proficiency in sputtering of complex magnetic multilayered heterostructures;
• Experience in evaporation of magnetic thin films would be an asset;
• Experience in some of these areas: micro/nano fabrication, magneto-electrical, magneto-optical measurements, XMCD-based synchrotron techniques, micromagnetic simulations;
• Scientific skills are to be supported primarily with a relevant list of publications in the field;
• Willingness to participate in teaching (also in German, after a settling-in period) as well as project acquisition and management is expected;
• Excellent command of the English language and very good communicative skills and team competences.

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