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Johannes Kepler University Linz

PhD and Postdoctoral Positions in Surface Science at Johannes Kepler University Linz Johannes Kepler University Linz in Austria

Degree Level

PhD, Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Full-time employment (40 hours/week) for a four-year position. Minimum salary is €3,776.10 gross per month, paid 14 times per year, under collective agreement job grade B1.

Deadline

Expired

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Austria

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Johannes Kepler University Linz

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Keywords

Chemistry
Experimental Physics
Materials Science
Surface Science
Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
Physics

About this position

Johannes Kepler University Linz is recruiting for its Surface Science group in Linz, Austria: one PhD position and one Postdoctoral Researcher position. The research focus is surface science, experimental physics, and the investigation of metal surfaces and thin molecular layers (especially organic molecules) using advanced surface-sensitive methods.

The PhD project is embedded in a thesis topic on the preparation and investigation of thin molecular layers on metal surfaces, with characterization of structural, electronic, and optical properties using scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and surface-sensitive optical spectroscopy. The postdoctoral role requires proven hands-on experience with LEED, PEEM, and SPM. For PhD applicants, experience with these techniques is highly advantageous.

Eligibility highlights include a Diploma/Master's degree in Physics, Chemistry, or Materials Science, strong knowledge of solid-state physics or materials science, and excellent English skills (B2 level). German language knowledge is appreciated but not mandatory. The position is a full-time, four-year employment at JKU Linz.

Funding details: the university states a minimum salary of €3,776.10 gross per month (14 times per year) under the collective agreement, job grade B1. This is a salaried academic position rather than a scholarship.

Application deadline: 30 June 2026. Interested candidates should apply through the JKU job portal using the official application link. For questions, contact O.Univ. Prof. DI Dr. Peter Zeppenfeld at [email protected].

Funding details

Full-time employment (40 hours/week) for a four-year position. Minimum salary is €3,776.10 gross per month, paid 14 times per year, under collective agreement job grade B1.

What's required

PhD applicants should have a Diploma/Master's degree in Physics, Chemistry, or Materials Science. Knowledge and expertise in solid-state physics or materials science are required, preferably with experimental surface science or optical spectroscopy experience. For the postdoctoral role, proven experience with LEED, PEEM, and SPM is essential. Excellent English language skills at B2 level are required; German is appreciated. For PhD applicants, experience with LEED, PEEM, and SPM is highly advantageous.

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Research Interests

Materials Chemistry

Condensed Matter Physics

Surface Science

Molecular Electronics

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