2026 Fabrication of TMD-based nanostructured materials PhD position at the University of Bayreuth

The University of Bayreuth is a research-oriented university with international and interdisciplinary profiles in research and teaching. Within the collaborative research centre (CRC1585, MultiTrans), the Friedrich junior research group has a vacancy for a PhD position for the fabrication of TMD-based nanostructured materials.

Your tasks:

• Improvement and further developments of (solution-based) methods for the fabrication of nanoscale MoS2 and expansion to other TMD nanosheets
• Fabrication of TMD-based nanostructured composite materials such as TMD/TMD bragg stacks or TMD/organic composites (e.g. polymers, cations, TMD-surface functionalization)
• Manufacturing of composite thin films (e.g., via spray coating or slot die coating)
• Structural characterization of colloidal solutions and composite thin film samples via SEM, TEM, Raman, AFM, FT-IR, XRD, SLS/DLS, …
• Close cooperation with our partner performing theoretical calculations and transport (heat, electrons) measurements

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 20, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Bayreuth
• City to studyBavaria
• School to studyUniversity of Bayreuth
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Constructive working atmosphere in a friendly, open-minded, interdisciplinary, and international team
• Independent basic and application-oriented research
• Doctorate in our tailor-made graduation programme “TransMat” that promotes your scientific, personal, and educational excellence
• Training on modern analytical techniques (XRD, NMR, UV/VIS, IR, SEM, TEM, EDX, XPS, SLS/DLS, Raman…)
• Networking with exciting national and international scientists and the opportunity to carry out research stays in international laboratories
• Flexible working hours
• Occupational health management
• Reconciling family and career

Requirements

• Master's degree in chemistry or materials science (diploma or equivalent)
• Solid background in inorganic chemistry, materials science or colloidal chemistry
• Experience in inorganic chemistry and working in a chemical laboratory
• Experience involving nanoparticle syntheses and characterization
• Experience working with TMD materials is welcome
• Ability to work independently and organised
• Commitment, high flexibility, team spirit, open-minded personality
• Dedication for conducting cutting-edge research in an interdisciplinary research environment
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)

Application Documents

• Succinct motivation letter explaining your reasons for wanting to join this CRC;
• Max. 3 page CV;
• Certificates, and
• Copies of records of your BSc and MSc

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please apply online via the University of Bayreuth application portal with relevant application documents by 20.02.2026 using the keyword "MultiTrans_C02". The documents will be deleted after the position has been filled in accordance with data protection requirements.

For more information, kindly visit the University of Bayreuth website.