PhD student for High-Resolution Time-Resolved Microstructural Evolution Under Ion Irradiation via TEM

Studies of defect dynamics and phase transitions: In situ and Dynamic TEM using controlled ion irradiation. Nanoscale microstructure analysis: Time-resolved TEM and complementary ex situ characterization. Simulation and modelling: Molecular dynamics, kinetic Monte Carlo and kinetic rate theory. Data analysis and interpretation: Drawing conclusions from experimental and simulated data. Scientific reporting: Publishing and presenting research findings. Collaborative research: Contributions to group projects at ETH Zürich and FZ Jülich. Teaching: Contributions to practicals and lecture assignments at ETH Zürich and FZ Jülich.

ETH Zürich is one of the world’s leading universities, specializing in science and technology. It is renowned for its excellent education, its cutting-edge fundamental research and its efforts to put new knowledge and innovations directly into practice. The Laboratory of Metal Physics and Technology (LMPT), part of the Department of Materials at ETH Zürich, conducts research and teaching in areas ranging from basic science to technology, mostly in metal-related areas. It is led by Jörg F. Löffler and brings together physicists, materials scientists, chemists and biomedical engineers from across the world. It creates novel materials and explores emerging phenomena in metal physics and technology via detailed materials analysis and modeling. The Ernst Ruska-Centre for Microscopy and Spectroscopy with Electrons (ER-C) at the Jülich Research Center (FZ Jülich) hosts one of the world’s most advanced transmission electron microscopy (TEM) facilities. It houses an unparalleled collection of state-of-the-art instruments, which enable ultrahigh-resolution studies of materials and devices with unparalleled spatial, energy and temporal resolution.

• A Master’s degree in physics, materials science, or a related discipline

• Background in solid-state physics and a demonstrated interest in experimental research

• Familiarity with scientific programming or atomistic simulations

• Proficiency in oral and written English

• Experience with electron microscopy (TEM/STEM) (advantageous but not a requirement)

• Experience with ion irradiation or radiation damage studies (advantageous but not a requirement)

• Experience with synchrotron and calorimetry techniques (advantageous but not a requirement)