Master Thesis - Characterisation of magnesium diboride (MgB2 2) for Imaging Fluxons

Your Job:

This Master`s thesis is aimed at characterising magnesium diboride (MgB2 2) crystals and studying their superconducting properties using transmission electron microscopy (TEM).

• The candidate should first assess how the growth parameters influence the microstructure of the material by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), and magnetisation and transport measurements (, SQUID, PPMS).
  
• In the second phase, electron-transparent specimens for TEM investigation should be prepared using focused ion beam milling (FIB), followed by the study of superconducting properties in the TEM under cryogenic conditions.

Your Profile:

• You are studying physics, material sciences, metallurgical engineering, or a related subject at a university and are looking for a topic for a master`s thesis.
  
• You are interested in and ideally also have previous knowledge in the fields of electron microscopy, solid state physics, and laser optics.
  
• You can work independently and reponsibly, show commitment, a high level of teamwork, and enjoyment of cooperative collaboration.
  
• Furthermore, you can quickly familiarize yourself with new methods and techniques.
  
• You are fluent in written and spoken English.

Our Offer:

We work on highly topical, innovative topics and offer you the opportunity to actively shape change!

We offer you:

• An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with a future-oriented topic
  
• Ideal conditions for practical experience alongside your studies
  
• Interdisciplinary collaboration on projects in an international, committed and collegial team
  
• Excellent scientific equipment and the latest technology
  
• Qualified supervision by scientific colleagues
  
• Independent preparation and implementation of the assigned tasks
  
• A large research campus in the countryside, which offers the best opportunities for networking with colleagues and for sporting activities alongside work
  
• Flexible working hours and appropriate remuneration
  
• The opportunity to work flexibly (in terms of location), from home
  

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

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