The Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (IFW) is offering an exciting doctoral researcher position focused on engineering superconductivity in van der Waals quantum materials.
Summary
This experimental PhD project focuses on investigating twisted nodal superconductors to tune properties such as Josephson coupling, order-parameter hybridization, and topological phases. The position involves a collaboration between the Superpuddles Lab at IFW Dresden and the QTLab at the University of Naples Federico II.
Doctoral Researcher Position: Twisted 2D Superconductors for Quantum Hardwares, Leibniz Institute, Germany
Position Details
| Feature | Details |
| Designation | Doctoral Researcher (m/f/div) |
| Research Area | Twisted 2D Superconductors for Quantum Hardwares |
| Location | Dresden, Germany (at IFW Dresden/TU Dresden campus) |
| Salary | TV-L (EG 13, 65%) |
| Anticipated Start | January 2027 |
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Education: Master’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or Quantum Science and Technology.
- Skills: Highly motivated, ambitious, team-oriented, and excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
- Diversity Commitment: Qualified women and disabled applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive preferential consideration if qualifications are met.
Job Description
The successful candidate will conduct experimental research on ultraclean twisted superconducting interfaces, including cuprate and layered superconductors. Core responsibilities and skills to be developed include:
- Nanofabrication and cryogenic stacking.
- Inert-atmosphere and ultra-high-vacuum assembly.
- Low-temperature transport and Josephson-junction measurements.
- Advanced spectroscopy techniques.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their application exclusively in electronic form as a single PDF file. The application must include:
- A letter of motivation.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Master’s certificate and training certificates.
Submit to: bewerbung@ifw-dresden.de
Reference Number: 049-26-2107
Last Date for Application: 30.09.2026
For further questions regarding the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Nicola Poccia (n.poccia@ifw-dresden.de) or Dr. Golam Haider (g.haider@ifw-dresden.de).
