Universität Duisburg Essen
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We are a young, innovative university in the middle of the Metropole
Ruhr. Excellent in research and teaching, we think in terms of possibilities
instead of limits and develop ideas with a future. We live diversity, promote
potential, and are committed to educational equity worthy of the name.
Are you interested in participating in cutting-edge interdisciplinary research,
strengthening your resume with professional and technical skills, and exploring
the scientific and cultural diversity in Europe and North America? The graduate
training program in Scalable 2D-Materials Architectures (2D-MATURE) may be the
opportunity you’re looking for!
*The DFG International Research Training Group (GRK 2803)*
Scalable 2D-Materials Architectures (2D-MATURE): Synthesis and Processing,
Characterization and Functionality, Implementation and Demonstration is
currently searching for the second cohort of PhD candidates starting in Spring/Summer
2025. This program is an international collaboration between the University
of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) / RWTH Aachen University (RWTH, both in Germany) and
the University of Waterloo (UW, Canada). Part of the international qualification
within the 2D-MATURE is a 6–8 month research stay in Canada.
The *research focus *of 2D-MATURE is on development of scalable
synthesis and processing routes for 2D materials, understanding interface-controlled
functionality in realistic architectures, and demonstration of showcase applications,
like light emitters, light sensors, supercapacitors, and batteries. Research
and training tasks will be carried out by a collaborative and interdisciplinary
team from electrical, mechanical, and chemical engineering, as well as from
physics and chemistry, with the intention to bring promising new 2D materials
out of the laboratory and into the marketplace.
2D-MATURE invites applications for
*13 positions for PhD candidates* (f/m/d)
(TV-L 13, 100 %)
13 positions for PhD candidates (f/m/d)
(TV-L 13, 100 %)
in the *research areas* of
* synthesis and processing of scalable 2D materials;
* analysis and modeling of their functionality in realistic architectures;
and
* implementation of these materials in optoelectronic and energy storage
devices.
A subset of these positions will be for a “cotutelle” between UDE and
UW, in which the candidates will spend equal time at UDE and UW.
*Start:* Spring/Summer 2025
*Duration: *42 months (initially until 2027-09-30, extension
thereafter)
*Working Time: *100 per cent of a full-time position (part-time
employment is possible)
*Application deadline: *2024-12-31
Your profile
* you are a talented and enthusiastic candidate with high interest in
the research topic of 2D-MATURE
* you have abilities for problem-solving and independent work
* your previous professional history fits to the research tasks of 2D-MATURE
* your (expected) Master's degree has very good marks in a relevant subject
area
We offer
* opportunity to conduct high-level, interdisciplinary research in
a stimulating environment
* international exchange
* interdisciplinary, international, and intersectoral training
* regular supervision and mentoring
* family friendliness through childcare services for your children
* counselling for family care responsibilities
* a wide range of further and advanced training programmes, individual
induction training
* excellent public transport connections and free parking spaces
* attractive sports and health programmes (university sports)
Your application
Your application
Interested candidates should fill in the application form available
at [www.2d-mature.org](https://2d-mature.org/)
and send it together with a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a copy
of all university degrees and other certificates in a single pdf-file
stating the *reference number 674-24* to
[gerd.bacher@uni-due.de](mailto:gerd.bacher@uni-due.de).
Please mention in your application which projects and principal investigators
provide the best match with your background and interest.
Additional PhD positions and positions for a thesis-based Master
of Applied Science are available at UW in Canada. Please contact Prof.
Dr. Michael Pope (UW, [michael.pope@uwaterloo.ca](mailto:michael.pope@uwaterloo.ca))
for details.
For more detailed information on the program and the application
procedure please refer to
[www.2d-mature.org](https://2d-mature.org/).
Applicants are encouraged to contact the spokespersons in case of any
questions: Prof. Dr. Gerd Bacher (UDE, gerd.bacher@uni-due.de) and Prof.
Dr. Michael Pope (UW, [michael.pope@uwaterloo.ca](mailto:michael.pope@uwaterloo.ca)).
The participating institutions view equity and diversity as an integral
part of academic excellence and are committed to accessibility for all
students and employees. All candidates will be considered, although
applications are particularly encouraged from women and under-represented
groups. In accordance with German state equality legislation, women
with equal qualifications will be given priority. People with disabilities
are also encouraged to apply (see Section 2 Paragraph 3 of the German
Social Code, SGB IX.)
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