Summary
TU Wien invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher / Project Assistant position in the field of advanced electrochemical processing of wide-bandgap semiconductors. The position is available at the Institute of Sensor and Actuator Systems, Research Unit of Microsystems Technology and focuses on developing innovative semiconductor processing technologies, particularly for silicon carbide (SiC) materials.
Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Semiconductor Processing at TU Wien, Austria
| Position Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Designation | Postdoctoral Researcher / Project Assistant |
| Research Institution | TU Wien |
| Research Unit | Microsystems Technology, Institute of Sensor and Actuator Systems |
| Research Area | Semiconductor Processing, Electrochemistry, Materials Science, Micro & Nanofabrication |
| Location | Vienna, Austria |
| Employment Type | Full-time (40 hours/week) |
| Duration | 1 year initially (possible extension for another 2 years) |
| Expected Starting Date | January 2027 |
| Salary | €70,200.20/year gross (full-time, B1 pay grade under Austrian collective agreement) |
| Application Deadline | 9 September 2026 |
Research Area
The research project focuses on:
- Advanced electrochemical processing technologies for wide-bandgap semiconductors.
- Silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor surface engineering.
- Electrochemical polishing, oxidation, and porous SiC formation.
- High-temperature treatment of semiconductor materials.
- Microstructure evolution, surface diffusion, and semiconductor dissolution mechanisms.
- Development of semiconductor structures for future MEMS and power electronic applications.
Eligibility / Qualification
Required Qualifications
Candidates should have:
- A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in:
- Physics
- Electrical Engineering
- Materials Science
- Chemistry
- or a related discipline.
- Expertise in structural and chemical analysis of wide-bandgap semiconductors (such as SiC).
- Strong interest in scientific research and ability to conduct independent investigations.
- Ability to develop research methods, concepts, experimental approaches, and evaluations.
- Good organizational and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional experience in the following areas will be advantageous:
- Electrochemical processing of semiconductors or related materials.
- Surface diffusion mechanisms.
- High-temperature material processing and microstructural evolution.
- Micro/nanofabrication and thin-film deposition or analysis.
- Modelling and simulation of physical and electrochemical processes.
- Student supervision and mentoring.
- International or interdisciplinary research collaboration.
Job Description
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Conducting application-oriented fundamental research on semiconductor processing technologies.
- Developing and optimizing electrochemical processes for SiC materials.
- Investigating mechanisms of electrochemical reactions, pore formation, surface modification, and dissolution.
- Studying high-temperature treatment strategies for porous semiconductor materials.
- Designing, fabricating, and characterizing semiconductor structures.
- Performing experimental studies using advanced material characterization techniques.
- Publishing research findings in international peer-reviewed journals.
- Presenting results at international conferences.
- Co-supervising PhD and Master’s students.
- Collaborating with national and international academic and industrial partners.
- Contributing to future research proposals and project development.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application documents as a single PDF file via email.
Required Documents
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic grade transcripts
- BSc/MSc/PhD certificates
Application Email: phd3662@tuwien.ac.at
Candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Georg Pfusterschmied (Principal Investigator) for project-related queries.
Last Date for Apply
📅 9 September 2026
Official Position: Post-doc Position – Advanced Electrochemical Processing of Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors, TU Wien, Austria.
