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At the beginning, this interdisciplinary project focuses on growth of specific single crystalline materials with dedicated band structures and fermi surfaces, which will take place in collabo-ration with the Institute of Solid-State Physics (IFF) at IFW. Once single crystals of a certain quality are available the (transverse) thermoelectric transport will studied in specific crystal orientations over a wide temperature range and under the influence of magnetic field at the Institute of Metallic Materials (IMW). The PhD project will cover the scientific question, how the chemical design of the material is influencing the thermoelectric transport in 3D dimen-sions. Transverse thermoelectric materials are very well suited for solid-state cooling and en-ergy harvesting, as a device does not rely on the classical optimization of p- and n-type mate-rials and no low-resistance contacts on the hot side are required. This young scientist (m/f/div) will be involved in international collaborations, e.g. with the University of Maryland and select-ed research institute in India. Optional, the doctoral coworker (m/f/div) can partly focus his/her research on the advanced characterization of crystalline materials by transmission electron microscopy. We invite applicants for a position as a PhD student (m/f/div) to conduct re-search on the transverse thermoelectric transport on single crystals, which exhibit anisotropic thermoelectric transport behaviors. (e.g. K. Uchida, Joule 6, 2245 (2022)).

• Master or Diploma in Physics or Chemistry
• Background in solid-state chemistry or physics
• Experiences in electrical or thermal transport at low temperature or growth of epitaxial thin films or single crystals would be ideal.
• Familiarity with the detailed structure characterization of crystalline materials is an ad-vantage
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Enjoyment of teamwork, building up transnational networks and public outreach
• Willingness to travel between project sites and writing scientific publications and reports

• a modern, well-equipped workplace on the campus of the Technische Universität Dres-den,
• flexible, family-friendly working hours,
• 30 days vacation per year,
• Company pension scheme (VBL),
• Benefits for job ticket / Germany ticket,
• Special annual payment,
• Capital-forming benefits,
• Company health management (back training, health day with various offers),
• discounted sports offers from the Dresden University Sports Center,
• Job-related further training opportunities and language courses,
• Company restaurant with a variety of breakfast and lunch dishes.
• a future-oriented environment with a workplace with modern research infrastructure,
• working with international and interdisciplinary scientists from different fields,
• working on current research fields.

IFW Dresden strives for a balanced gender ratio in all areas. Applications from severely disa-bled individuals and those with equal status according to § 2 paragraph 3 SGB IX are explicitly welcomed. A corresponding proof must be included with the application documents.

If you are interested in the position, please send your application including a CV, a motivation letter describing the career goals, skills and experience, copies of certificates citing the refer-ence number 048-26-2001 as a single pdf file (other formats will not be accepted) no later than 19.07.2026 to

bewerbung@ifw-dresden.de.