TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most 
 dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, 
 regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It 
 develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic 
 programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social 
 sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity 
 and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all 
 employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop 
 their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a 
 university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation 
 and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent 
 university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their 
 achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution. 
 
 At the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Institute of Semiconductors and 
 Microsystems (IHM), the Chair of Nanoelectronics offers a position as
  
Research Associate / PhD student (m/f/x)
 (subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L) 
 starting as soon as possible. The position is limited to 36 months. The period of employment is 
 governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz-WissZeitVG). 
 The position offers the chance to obtain further academic qualification (usually PhD). 
 Tasks: As part of a DFG project, the Neurotransistor-based Memristive Crossbar Memcomputing 
 (NeuroMCross) is to be scientifically investigated. Hybrid memristor crossbar structures on the gate 
 electrode of a silicon-based field-effect transistor are to be fabricated, electrically characterized and 
 modelled. The existing clean room at the chair and the connected research rooms and laboratories 
 will be used for the production and structuring of individual resistive switching elements, integrated 
 transistor-based switching elements with functionalized gate electrode(s) and for the fabrication of 
 matrix structures. A variety of semiconductor technology systems and processes are used, also with 
 partners (especially in the clean room/research laboratory of NaMLab gGmbH), e.g. UV contact 
 lithography, thermal oxidation/diffusion or ALD/CVD/PVD. Electrical characterization is carried out 
 using DC and transient measurement methods in order to check the switching properties of the 
 transistors and matrix structures as well as the memory behavior of the memristive components. The 
 modeling of the memristive and memcapacitive properties is part of the project and will be supported. 
 Close scientific cooperation with other research groups (Namlab gGmbH, Chair of Fundamentals of 
 Electrical Engineering at TUD), regular project meetings, participation in conferences and publication 
 in scientific journals will be part of the project. 
 Requirements: above-average university degree in the field of electrical engineering, physics, 
 materials science or a related field. Furthermore, a very good command of English, excellent 
 teamwork skills and an independent and self-reliant way of working are expected. Experience in 
 working in a clean room environment and in the practical implementation of thin film processes 
 and/or analyses on semiconductor materials and semiconductor devices is desirable. Knowledge of 
 electrical characterization methods is preferred. 
 TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage 
 women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university and offers a Dual Career 
 Service. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be