Postdoctoral Research Associate | Research Associate (PostDoc) (m/f/div)

Leibniz-IFW Dresden e.V.

Dresden, Sachsen, Deutschland
Published Apr 22, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

The Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IFW) Dresden is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Perovskite Photovoltaics working group within the Institute for Emerging Electronic Technologies. This role focuses on advancing research into spin transport in altermagnets, conducted in collaboration with the Czech Academy of Sciences. You will be responsible for the fabrication of thin-film devices using physical deposition and optical lithography, as well as conducting temperature-dependent transport property investigations. The position is ideal for a scientist with a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, or Materials Science who is eager to work in an international, interdisciplinary environment. The IFW offers a highly supportive workplace, including flexible working hours, a focus on work-life balance, and access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure on the TU Dresden campus. This is a fixed-term position starting in June 2026, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge materials science research within a collaborative, globally-oriented institute.

Required Skills

Education

PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a comparable scientific discipline.

Experience

  • Professional experience in physics, chemistry, or materials science research
  • Academic background demonstrated by a PhD degree
  • Experience in thin-film device fabrication and transport property investigation is highly valued

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must hold a PhD degree. Application must be submitted as a single PDF file including CV, publication list, and motivation letter. Reference number 033-26-4220 must be cited. Employment governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (WissZeitVG).