Doctoral candidate position (m/w/d) ( DC3 ) Processing of crystalline 3C-SiCOI stacks

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The semiconductor material silicon carbide (SiC) has established itself as the standard semiconductor material in power electronics. New applications in photonics are also emerging that take advantage of the extraordinary physical properties of SiC. In the EU project SiCPiC the so-called CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) and CS-PVT (Close-Space Physical-Vapor-Transport) processes are investigated with regard to their use in new photonic applications of SiC. https://electro.dtu.dk/newsarchive/2025/08/doctoral-network-harnesses-silicon-carbide-to-power-a-new-era-of-photonic-chips

Job Benefits

  • Regelmäßiger Stufenanstieg und steigendes Gehalt nach Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst der Länder (TV-L) beziehungsweise Besoldung nach BayBesG sowie zusätzliche Jahressonderzahlung
  • Urlaubsanspruch von 30 Tagen pro Kalenderjahr bei fünf Arbeitstagen pro Woche, mit zusätzlichen freien Tagen am 24. und 31. Dezember
  • Betriebliche Altersversorgung sowie vermögenswirksame Leistungen
  • Intensive Begleitung in der wissenschaftlichen Qualifikationsphase
  • Promotion in einem strukturierten Programm
  • Systematische Karriereentwicklung im Graduiertenzentrum
  • Umfassende Einarbeitung durch engagiertes Team
  • Gemeinsame Aktivitäten im Team
  • Vergünstigtes Essens- und Getränkeangebot in unseren Mensen
  • Arbeitsplätze in fußläufiger Nähe zum öffentlichen Nahverkehr
  • Familienfreundliche Umgebung mit Ferien- und Kinderbetreuungsangeboten
  • Flexible Arbeitszeitregelungen
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  • Aktives Gesundheitsmanagement

Description

In the EU project SiCPiC the so-called CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) and CS-PVT (Close-Space Physical-Vapor-Transport) processes are investigated with regard to their use in new photonic applications of SiC. The tasks of the three doctoral candidate (DC3,5,6) positions at the Crystal Growth Lab at FAU CGL include SiC layer fabrication, surface preparation and electrical-optical characterisation. ML and AI assisteded methods support the exeprimant planning and analysis. Each of the three doctoral candidate positions focus on one of the three tasks: DC3 focuses on Processing of crystalline 3C-SiCOI stacks. It is expected that all three doctoral candidates collaborate together beyond their own research focus.

The doctoral positions offer the opportunity to participate in the international EU project SiCPiC. In cooperation with partners in Europe, short stays abroad for specialist meetings and research activities are mandatory.

Qualifications

Required qualifications: Excellent master's degree in materials science, nanotechnology, electrical engineering, physics, or a comparable field / Good written and spoken English skills / Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team / Positive attitude, enjoyment of research, and finding new solutions.

Due to restrictive legal requirements for technology export control, project staff must be citizens of the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Island, Japan or the USA/Canada.

Desirable qualifications: Previous knowledge in the field of materials synthesis and/or characterization of semiconductors is an advantage.

Supplementary description

Job position: The TVL E13 position (75%) (project duration = 3 years/36 months) is initially limited to 15 months.

The application process

  1. Apply online

  2. Automatic confirmation of receipt sent by e-mail

  3. Place of employment views applications

  4. Invitation to first interview

  5. 2

    Optional invitation to second interview in person at FAU

  6. Is there a match?

  7. Employment documents prepared

  8. Consultation with Staff Council

  9. Commencement of employment – welcome to FAU

Release date: 15.12.2025, Poster View

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Application deadline: 30.03.2026

TitleDoctoral candidate position (m/w/d) ( DC3 ) Processing of crystalline 3C-SiCOI stacks
Job start date01.05.2026
LocationTechnische Fakultät
Martensstr. 7
91058 Erlangen
PaymentTV-L E 13
Working timeFull time
Weekly working hours40,10 hours/week, Nach Vereinbarung
LimitationTemporary employment: until 30.04.2029
ContactElisabeth Henneberger