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Postdoc: Structure of Quantum Materials
Task: Support of the group in research and teaching. The experimental work will focus on cutting-edge x-ray diffraction, including in-operando studies and total scattering experiments. Activities will be embedded in the cluster of excellence “Complexity and Topology of Quantum Matter” (ct.qmat) and the Colloborative Research Center “Chemistry of Synthetic Two-Dimensional Materials” (CRC 1415). In addition to working at external large-scale facilities, the group uses world-leading instruments in its own laboratories. Excellent conditions for top-class research are thus provided. Own research activities and ideas as well as the acquisition of own third-party funding are strongly supported. Qualification in teaching is also promoted, with a teaching obligation amounting to 4 SWS.
Requirements: Completed PhD in experimental solid-state physics or chemistry. Experience with X-ray scattering and crystallography as well as interest in research at synchrotrons and free-electron lasers. Furthermore: enthusiasm for basic research; ability to work in a team and organizational talent; a very good command of English and the ability to communicate in German.

Postdoc: Raman scattering of Kagome matals
Task: Explore novel Kagome-metals by means of Raman scattering as a function of temperature and uniaxial strain. The aim of the experiments is to clarify the interplay of (topological) superconductivity and electronic order, test theoretical proposals and search for new instabilities and phases. The present project is embedded in the cluster of excellence “Complexity and Topology of Quantum Matter” (ct.qmat) and  you will be working with experts in state-of-the-art diffraction and spectroscopy. In addition to working at external large-scale facilities, our group also uses world-leading instruments in its own laboratories. Excellent conditions for top-class research are thus provided. Own research activities and ideas as well as the acquisition of own third-party funding are strongly supported. 
Requirements: Completed PhD in experimental solid-state physics or chemistry. Hands-on experience with Raman scattering as well as interest in research at synchrotrons and free-electron lasers. Furthermore: enthusiasm for basic research; ability to work in a team and organizational talent; a very good command of English.

In case of interest please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Dr. Jochen Geck.

The Collaborative Research Center “Correlated Magnetism: From Frustration to Topology” (CRC 1143) invites applications for a

        Research Associate / PhD position (project C01)

One of the most important tuning parameters to study quantum phenomena infrustrated magnetic materials isthe magnetic field. Magneticfields may induce novelquantum phases with emergent excitations (as for example magnetic monopoles)and non-equilibrium dynamics. The project C01 studies the thermodynamicproperties and spin-lattice interactions ofmagnetically frustrated and topologicalmaterials up to the highest available magnetic fields (up to 95 T and beyond). Forthat, high-resolution specific-heat measurements (in static fields) as well asmagnetization, magnetostriction, magnetocaloric, ultrasound, or occasionallyelectrical-transport experiments (in static and pulsed fields) down to very lowtemperatures (about 10 mK) will be utilized.

The PhD student is especiallyresponsible for measurements of magnetostriction andthermal expansion as well as the magnetization of new magnetically frustratedmaterials in static and pulsed fields.Therefore, the knowledge of cryogenictechniques is desirable. In addition to theexperiments, simulation calculations withsimple models of magnetic interactions ("mean-field") have to be realized. The workis carried out alternativelyat the TU Dresden, Institutof Solid State and MaterialsResearch (IFMP) and at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf.

The position is available starting at1st May 2019for a duration of3.5 years.Further information you can find at the CRC homepage

https://tu-dresden.de/mn/physik/sfb1143

Requirements:

• MSc or Diploma in Physics (or comparative field of study)
• Motivation, interest in this field ofresearch, experimentalexperience in low-temperature measurements
• Optimally: knowledge in computer technique and automation of experiments

In particular, our PhD students can take advantage of:

•individual supervision by experienced scientists
•participation at international conferences, colloquia at institutes, as well asparticipation at the PhD seminars andthe Summer School of the CRC – withcontributions such as talks or posters
•Graduate Academy of the TU Dresden:qualification program, travel andconference awards, bridgingfunding or completion grants
•language courses: German courses for foreign PhD students and Englishcourses for our German students
•communication courses,media training, etc.

Online applicationPlease apply online:english/german at
Privatdozent Dr. Mathias Dörr
Technische Universität Dresden,
Institut für Festkörper- und Materialphysik (IFMP)
D-01062 Dresden
Germany.

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