Moritz Brehm

PhD scholarship in “Epitaxial Si-based materials for the deep nanoscale” at Johannes Kepler University Linz , Semiconductor Physics Division, Austria. This PhD project is part of the EU-funded QUEST Doctoral Network under Horizon Europe / Marie Skłodowska-Curie support. The network brings together 15 PhD researchers working across leading European universities, research facilities, and innovative companies on deep nanoscale physics , covering material fabrication, measurements, and theory/simulations. The successful candidate will join the research group of Prof. Moritz Brehm at JKU Linz and work on novel group-IV materials for nanoelectronics , silicon photonics , and quantum photonics , with a focus on epitaxial formation and characterization. The project includes secondments of about two months each at Helmholtz Center Dresden-Rossendorf (Germany) and DTU (Denmark) , plus regular QUEST network meetings, training schools, and workshops. Applicants should have a recognized master’s degree in physics, materials science, or electrical engineering . The post specifies basic knowledge of semiconductor and solid-state physics, quantum physics including low-dimensional systems, and semiconductor technology. Strong English communication, scientific writing, and presentation skills are required. Helpful experience includes MBE , thin-film deposition, and characterization methods such as AFM , XRD , and PL . The group values curiosity, a strong work ethic, team spirit, and willingness to learn; training on specialist equipment will be provided. Mobility rule: because this is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie position, applicants must not have spent more than 12 months in Austria during the 36 months before recruitment. Application deadline: 1 November 2026 at 23:59 (Europe/Vienna). How to apply: Email your application to [email protected] . A JKU job details PDF is available for further information.