Nicola Poccia

The Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (IFW Dresden) is a leading research institution dedicated to the development of new and sustainable materials and technologies. The Institute of Metallic Materials at IFW Dresden is offering a PhD student position focused on the topic of "Multilayered 2D cuprate artificial heterostructures." This project aims to advance the experimental control and fabrication of complex van der Waals materials, specifically multilayered twisted cuprate architectures, which are at the forefront of research in superconductivity and quantum technologies. The successful candidate will join the Superpuddles lab in Dresden, working with state-of-the-art fabrication facilities and collaborating with the QTLab at the University of Naples Federico II, which specializes in superconducting quantum circuits. The research will involve innovative design and experimental challenges in three-layer van der Waals heterostructures, exploring quantum transport and non-linear photonics at low temperatures. The project is highly interdisciplinary, combining materials science, physics, and quantum engineering. Applicants should hold a Master's degree in physics, engineering, or quantum science and technology, and possess strong motivation, ambition, and teamwork skills. Proficiency in written and spoken English is required. IFW Dresden offers a modern, well-equipped workplace on the campus of Technische Universität Dresden, flexible and family-friendly working hours, 30 days of vacation, a company pension scheme, health management programs, discounted sports offers, and a company restaurant. Employment is based on the TV-L collective agreement (EG 13, 65%), with an initial one-year contract and the possibility of extension for two more years following a successful mid-term evaluation. The anticipated start date is January-February 2026. IFW Dresden is committed to diversity and encourages qualified women and disabled applicants to apply. Applications should include a letter of motivation, CV, Master certificate, and training certificates, submitted exclusively in electronic form as a PDF file. The application deadline is December 31, 2025. For further information, candidates may contact Prof. Dr. Nicola Poccia or Dr. Golam Haider via email. More details about the institute and the position can be found at IFW Dresden and the application link .

The Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (IFW Dresden) is offering a PhD student position in the field of multilayered 2D cuprate artificial heterostructures. IFW Dresden is a leading research institute dedicated to the development of new and sustainable materials and technologies, employing over 500 staff from more than 40 countries. The successful candidate will join the Institute of Metallic Materials and work within the Superpuddles lab, collaborating closely with the QTLab at the University of Naples Federico II. This project aims to advance the experimental realization and control of complex van der Waals materials, specifically focusing on multilayered twisted cuprate architectures. The research will explore the fundamentals of these materials, targeting novel functionalities in superconducting quantum technologies. The student will be involved in state-of-the-art device fabrication, quantum transport measurements, and non-linear photonics experiments at low temperatures. The work environment is highly interdisciplinary, combining expertise in materials science, quantum circuits, and experimental physics. The position offers employment under the TV-L collective agreement (EG 13, 65%), with an initial one-year contract and the possibility of a two-year extension following a successful mid-term evaluation. Additional benefits include a modern workplace at the Technische Universität Dresden campus, flexible and family-friendly working hours, 30 days of vacation, a company pension scheme, job ticket benefits, special annual payments, health management programs, discounted sports offers, and access to further training and language courses. The anticipated start date is January or February 2026. Applicants should hold a Master's degree in physics, engineering, or quantum science and technology, and demonstrate motivation, ambition, teamwork, and strong English communication skills. The institute encourages applications from women and individuals with disabilities. To apply, submit a motivation letter, CV, Master's certificate, and training certificates as a single PDF file by December 31, 2025, to [email protected], referencing 004-26-2107. For further information, contact Prof. Dr. Nicola Poccia or Dr. Golam Haider. More details can be found at the provided application link.