The Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden e. V. (IFW Dresden) conducts modern materials research on a scientific basis for the development of new and sustainable materials and technologies. The institute employs an average of 500 people from over 40 nations and, in addition to its scientific tasks, is dedicated to promoting young scientists and engineers. The IFW supports its employees in reconciling work and family life and regularly undergoes the audit berufundfamilie®. Further information at:
http://www.ifw-dresden.de.
The Nanostructured Thin Film Materials (NTFM) group at the Institute for Materials Chemistry (Director: Prof. Dr. Anjana Devi) at IFW Dresden offers a
on the following topic: Ferroelectric and ultra-wide band gap thin film materials for the next generation of electronic devices
We are seeking highly motivated candidates (m/f/div) interested in interdisciplinary research, who hold a PhD in Materials Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Processing, or related fields. We are looking for a candidate (m/f/div) with a strong publication record, initiative, creativity, and the ability to work effectively in a team. Excellent presentation skills to present scientific results, fluency in both written and spoken English, and strong project management skills in collaboration with partners.
As a project lead (m/f/div), the ability to mentor junior graduate and undergraduate students, contributing to their intellectual growth and improving their laboratory skills. We aim to recruit candidates (m/f/div) with strong initiative, creativity, and the ability to work effectively within an international team of researchers with backgrounds in inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry, materials science, and engineering.
The employment contract, including remuneration, is based on the collective bargaining law for the public service of the federal states, TV-L EG-13, with full-time working hours of 40h/week (part-time is also possible). The initial appointment is for 24 months. We provide an attractive workplace with excellent facilities and an interdisciplinary research environment in Dresden. The expected starting date is 01.03.2026.
IFW Dresden strives for a balanced gender ratio in all areas. In science, IFW Dresden would like to increase the proportion of women and therefore explicitly invites suitably qualified female scientists to apply. Applications from severely disabled 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 and the list of publications, a motivation letter describing the research career goals, skills, and experience, copies of certificates citing the reference number 007-26-3000 as a single PDF file (other formats will not be accepted) no later than 31st December 2025 to
Please contact Prof. Dr. Anjana Devi or Dr. Harish Parala (office-imc@ifw-dresden.de) for any queries.
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