PhD student position in \"Flash-lamp annealing of Li-containing oxides\" 100%

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Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.The Laboratory for Thin Films and Photovoltaics is internationally known for innovative research in the field of thin-film solar calls and thin-film solid-state batteries. One of research topics is the method of flash-lamp annealing (FLA, also called intense pulsed light or photonic curing), which is used for thermal processing of thin films with xenon flash lamp. Over the last years, we have successfully applied FLA to crystallize thin films of TCOs (In2O3, In-Zn-Ga-O), refractory ceramics (Al2O3), and Li-based cathodes (LCO, LMO). Within the project funded by the Swiss National Foundation, we would like to unveil the mechanism of FLA for sintering wide-band gap ceramics, with a particular focus on Li-containing oxides that can be used as cathodes in solid-state thin-film batteries. Your tasks We are looking for a motivated PhD candidate, who is eager to pursue hands-on, exploratory PhD research. This includes deposition of the precursor layers, thorough FLA processing, and extensive materials characteri-zation using XRD, electron microscopies, TOF-SIMS, electrochemical methods, etc. Modeling and simulations should help us to explain experimental findings and to identify the optimum FLA parameters for a given material with minimum iterations. The promising materials will be integrated into thin-film battery devices. Your profile – MSc in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering or similar – Motivation and drive to conduct independent, interdisciplinary research – Experience in thin-film technologies, PVD methods, material characterization techniques (XRD, SEM), modeling is advantageous – Readiness to operate sophisticated equipment, including maintenance and user training – Diligent working attitude including precise record keeping – Highly motivated, communicative and interested in exploratory research Our offer The work will be carried out at Empa – Dübendorf, located near Zurich, and should lead to a PhD degree from EPF Lausanne. Expected starting date is Fall 2025 or upon mutual agreement.We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities – that's what counts. 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