Paul-Drude-Institut für Festkörperelektronik (PDI) - https://www.pdi-berlin.de/
PDI is a research institute in Berlin, Germany. We perform basic and applied research at the nexus of materials science, condensed matter physics, and device engineering.
Artificial defects in epitaxial graphene
on SiC investigated by scanning
tunneling microscopy
Master Thesis Topic, Microstructure
Tasks:
Graphene consists of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal lattice and represents an excellent platform for two dimensional materials with huge potentials in electronics and quantum technology. Structural defects in graphene can be deliberately introduced in the honeycomb network. One important role of defects is to serve as nanoscale pathways for metal atoms to enter the interface between epitaxial graphene and SiC to form stable ultrathin metal layers with new exotic properties.
In this project, we investigate artificial defects in graphene using low-temperature scanning
tunneling microscopy. Atomic level structures and electronic properties of these defects will be identified which shed lights on the future nanoscale understanding of metal-defect interaction,
which serves as founding background for metal intercalation.
Objective: Investigate artificial defects of graphene and defect-metal interaction using low
temperature scanning tunneling microscopy.
Requirements:
Skills & Requirements
- Basic background in solid state physics and surface science or related fields
- Hands-on experimental skills
What we offer:
Opportunities and Benefits
- Working with highly skilled scientist; access surface science analytical tools with atomic resolutions
and opportunity for continuing a PhD program at PDI
How to apply:
Dr. Van Dong Pham
Email: pham@pdi-berblin.de
Facts
ID: 201884
- Num. of employees:
- 100
- Site:
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- Mitte, Berlin (Germany)
- Type:
- Thesis
- Part-/Full-time:
- Full-time
- Starting date (earliest):
- At the earliest possible
- Remuneration:
- 13,90€/hour
- Remote work:
- Not possible
- Scope:
- Natural sciences
- Physics
- Research
- Field of studies:
- Natural sciences and mathematics
- Materials science
- Physics
- Level of education:
- BSc
- Working language and expected level:
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- German (Fluent in speech and writing)
- English (Fluent in speech and writing)
Actions
Apply
- Closing date:
- 31/03/26
- Subject:
- Master Thesis Topic
- By email:
- pham@pdi-berblin.de
- Application papers:
- - Cv
- Motivation Letter
- Bachelor Diploma
- Notes Transcript
- Enrolment Certificate
Contact
- Contact person:
- Erika Szegedy
- Contact email:
- szegedy@pdi-berlin.de