PhD Student in low-energy electron holography

You will participate in developing a novel imaging technique, low-energy electron holography, which will be applied for imaging 2D crystals (graphene, TMDs, etc.) as well as nano-scaled non-crystalline samples, including single proteins and other macromolecules. The project consists of the following tasks:
- Sample preparation 
- Recording low-energy electron holograms 
- Numerical reconstruction of the sample structure from the recorded holograms 
- Simulation of low-energy electron holograms of various samples 
- Presenting the results at conferences and writing papers
Your profile
- Recent master’s degree in physics or engineering 
- Hands-on experience in experimental physics, experience in building a device is preferred 
- Good knowledge of coherent optics, solid-state physics, and theoretical physics (quantum mechanics, QED) is required 
- Programming skills (MATLAB, Python) 
- Experimental experience in electron microscopy and/or light optical imaging is a plus
Please submit your application online by 31 October 2026 (including a CV, contact details for at least two referees, transcripts of your academic degrees (Bachelor’s and Master’s), and a motivation letter explaining why you are applying for this position and how you fulfill the criteria listed above) for the position as a PhD Student (Index-Nr. 2411-28853):
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