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PhD Position in Surface Physics and Low-Dimensional Systems at Technische Universität Chemnitz Technische Universität Chemnitz in Germany

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

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Germany

University

Chemnitz University of Technology

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Keywords

Chemistry
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Surface Physics
Physics

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About this position

Technische Universität Chemnitz is advertising a PhD position in surface physics and low-dimensional systems within the collaborative research unit FOR 5242 (“Proximity-induced correlation effects in low dimensional systems”). The project is hosted by the Chair of Analytics at Solid Surfaces and focuses on epitaxial graphene on SiC.

The successful candidate will work in an interdisciplinary and international research team and carry out research including intercalation experiments, structural characterization, and magnetotransport studies. The post is explicitly intended for scientific qualification leading to a PhD.

Location: Chemnitz, Germany. Start date: 1 November 2026. Duration: initially until 31 October 2029, with a possible 1-year extension.

Application: Submit a single PDF with the usual documents by 17 August 2026, referencing “AFKO_Magnetotransport_FOR5242”, to Prof. Dr. Christoph Tegenkamp at Technische Universität Chemnitz. Contact email listed in the post: sandy.kuhn@physik.tu-chemnitz.de.

Research keywords: surface physics, low-dimensional systems, epitaxial graphene, SiC, intercalation, magnetotransport, correlation effects, structural characterization.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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