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01 Oct 2026 for 4 years

01 Oct 2026

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Sensor Technology, Measurement Technology, Microelectronics, Electrical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Experimental Physics, Physics, Theoretical Physics, Chemistry

2 PhD positions on Chip-based pulsed dynamic nuclear polarization
Start dates are 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Project description
Pulsed dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP) is a new, promising approach to enhancing the sensitivity of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and imaging. So far, it has relied on costly, bulky instrumentation, which has hampered development and application. The project aims to change this by realizing pulsed DNP on a chip.

What you would be doing
PhD 1:
     •    explore architectures and design the pulsed-DNP chip
     •    oversee chip manufacturing and construction of supporting infrastructure
     •    implement pulse-to-pulse phase coherence
PhD 2:
     •    perform pulsed DNP experiments on macroscopic instrumentation
     •    guide the development of the pulsed-DNP chip and its supporting infrastructure
     •    realize on-chip pulsed DNP
     •    design microwave pulse sequences for on-chip DNP using spin physics, numerical simulation tools, and quantum optimal control

Essential qualifications
A master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field and the ability to design, execute, and troubleshoot complex experimental research. 

What we offer
A stimulating environment at world-wide leading and well-connected institutions. The research project is embedded in the Collective Research Center (CRC) HyPERiON, which aims to realize the next generation of magnetic resonance methodology and instrumentation. Within the CRC, ample opportunities exist for learning, networking, and collaboration. Salary will be in accordance with guidelines of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG).

Interested?
To apply, send a cover letter, your CV, and contact information of two professional references to Prof. Dr. Jens Anders (jens.anders at iis.uni-stuttgart.de) and Prof. Dr. Guinevere Mathies (guinevere.mathies at uni-konstanz.de). The positions are open until filled.

Visit our websites: https://www.iis.uni-stuttgart.de/institute/ and www.chemie.uni-konstanz.de/mathies.