PhD Position: Solid State Reactions in Complex Thin Film Architectures

Material Design: Develop and characterize hierarchical materials capable of localized, on-chip heat delivery and autonomous repair (self-healing) Nanofabrication: Utilize advanced cleanroom techniques to fabricate structures at the nanometer and atomic scales Fundamental Research: Investigate the physics of solid-state reactions Experimental Analysis: Employ high-resolution microscopy and thermal characterization tools to validate material performance and structural integrity

We are a highly international group and foster a culture of intellectual curiosity and scientific rigor. Science in our lab is a team effort and we highly value and encourage the exchange of knowledge across different sub-groups. The candidate will be part of ETH Zurich's MaP Doctoral School.

• A Master's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or similar

• Strong understanding of materials synthesis, structure-property relations and transport phenomena

• Hand-on experience with nanoscale characterization, e.g. FIB, XRD or TEM is a significant advantage

• Additional experience in finite element modeling (FEM) or molecular dynamics (MD) would be a plus

• Proficiency in English (written and oral) is essential