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Shape the future of materials science and materials chemistry by joining a dynamic and collaborative research environment driven by innovation and scientific excellence. Opportunities are available across all career stages to contribute to cutting-edge research in functional materials, nanomaterials, thin films, and advanced materials characterization while working with state-of-the-art infrastructure. Become part of an international team conducting interdisciplinary research in collaboration with leading academic and industrial partners to develop the materials and technologies of tomorrow.

Opportunities for internships, undergraduate dissertations, coursework, master’s theses, or diploma theses, and student assistants.

We are constantly offering a range of interesting topics. If you are interested, please contact the relevant researchers directly.

 

All positions at IFW Dresden

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Open positions

Scientific Director (m/f/div)

SCIENTIFIC POSITIONS

Effective April 1, 2028, the position of Scientific Director (m/f/div) at IFW Dresden is open to be filled.
The new Scientific Director, together with the current Administrative Director jointly constitute the Executive Board of IFW Dresden and bear responsibility for the institute as a whole.

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Postdoctoral position (m/f/div) 053-26-1000

SCIENTIFIC POSITIONS

The Institutes for Solid State Research (IFF) and Materials Chemistry (IMC) offers a Postdoctoral position (m/f/div) on the topic “Two-Dimensional Transition Metal Dichalcogenide (2D TMDC) Materials Integration for Device Fabrication”.

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PhD Student (m/f/div) 049-26-2107

SCIENTIFIC POSITIONS

The Institute of Metallic Materials at the Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (IFW Dresden) offers a Doctoral Researcher Position (m/f/div) on the topic “Twisted 2D superconductors for quantum hardwares”, starting on January 2027.

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Scientist (m/f/div) 051-26-3920

SCIENTIFIC POSITIONS

The Institute of Materials Chemistry, within the Department of Metal Physics at IFW Dresden, has an opening for a position as Scientist (m/f/div) at 80% of regular working hours, expected to begin on November 1, 2026. As part of the project collaboration, it is possible to increase the working hours by 20% at the project partner’s site. The appointment is subject to project approval and is initially limited to one year; an extension of the project is being sought.
 

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