PhD Student Chemistry, Physics (m/f/d)- Technische Universität Dresden

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university, focusing on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. The Cluster of Excellence “Responsible Electronics in the Climate Change Era (REC²)” addresses the key challenge posed by the ubiquitous use of electronics, which leads to an enormous resource and energy consumption and the generation of electronic waste. REC² establishes the scientific foundation for the electronics of the future, including new material platforms, component concepts, and integrated systems that enable the realization of responsible electronics in an ecologically, economically, and socially sustainable manner.In a range of research and academic programs, REC² unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences, and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature not only of the Cluster, but also of TUD, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, TUD offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology, and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. For TUD, diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who are committed to contributing their achievements and productivity to the success of the entire institution.For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.At the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Institute of Circuits and Systems, the Chair of Organic Devices offers within the Cluster of Excellence REC² a position asResearch Associate (m/f/x)(subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)starting January 1, 2026. The position is limited to 3 years, with a possible one-year extension and comprises 65% of the full-time weekly hours. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). The position offers the chance to obtain further academic qualification (usually PhD).Activities And Responsibilitiesfabricate metal oxide and organic thin films (e.g. polymer, small molecules, COFs) by solution-processing methods, and produce transistor device structures using such thin filmscharacterize the resulting devices and potentially circuits both morphologically and electrically with techniques such as I-V, C-V, C-f in the dark and under illuminationdevelop schemes of reuse of individual device layers by delamination and/or triggered addressable disassemblyexchange and collaborate with a diverse team of scientists from the REC² Cluster, in particular with those from the RAP 1 of the Cluster on the development of dissolvable field effect transistors (DFETs) Qualification profile an outstanding university master degree (or equivalent) in chemistry, physics, electronics, materials science or related field of physical sciencesprevious experience in fabrication of organic or inorganic thin film electronic devicesideally also prior experience with solution processing of thin films and/or soft materialsat least basic knowledge in device physics/semiconductor physicsvery good interpersonal and communication skills; in particular, the ability to effectively work in collaborative research effortsan independent, target- and solution-driven work attitude, inter- and multidisciplinary thinkingstrong motivation, and an interest to join one of the most ambitious interdisciplinary research clustersfluency in English - written and oralBenefitsYou will join a team of enthusiastic scientists who pursue creatively their individual research agenda inspired by the cluster’s innovative approach and support. Your PhD research will be fostered by the REC² philosophy to promote aspiring researchers, which includes:access to state-of-the-art research of leading academic institutespossibility to apply for GreenRiskFunds to pursue your own high-risk/high-gain research ideaspossibility of exchange with partner institutions in the Global Southpromotion of gender equality and a family-friendly work environmentsupervision via a dual supervision concept, including a structured PhD project plan, international exchange, and a dedicated Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC)mentorship via the REC² mentoring board