General Info
The LMIS-1 laboratory is regularly looking for talented and motivated students to join our team, either for an internship, for your master project, as PhD student or as Postdoc. If you are interested in one of our research topics and have the appropriate background education, please send a short mail with a motivation letter, full CV and the name of 3 references directly to Prof. Juergen Brugger or Prof. Giovanni Boero.
For prospective PhD students, please apply first via the portal of EPFL doctoral school:
Prof. Brugger is affiliated to the programs in Microelectronics and Microsystems EDMI, Material Science and Engineering EDMX, Advanced Manufacturing EDAM as well in Learning Sciences JDPLS
Prof. Boero is affiliated to the programs in Microelectronics and Microsystems EDMI and Electrical Engineering EDEE
Currently Available Positions
We are delighted to offer 4 fully funded PhD positions as part of an international collaborative project aimed at pioneering new methods in quantum device nanofabrication. This Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) funded project, a joint effort by EPFL, University of Basel, and CNM-Barcelona, combines advanced nanopatterning, precision doping, and state-of-the-art surface characterization techniques to enable scalable quantum devices.
PhD 1 (EPFL): PhD in Thermal Scanning Probe Lithography (t-SPL) and Nanofabrication
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Focus: Develop and optimize thermal scanning probe lithography (t-SPL) for high-resolution nano-patterning. This position involves creating and integrating precise nanostructures down to the 20 nm scale into silicon-on-insulator (SOI) platforms, contributing directly to quantum device fabrication. |
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Ideal Background: Microengineering, physics, physical-electronics, materials science, electronics, or related fields with interest or experience in nanofabrication and device physics |
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Preferred start: Feb 2025 |
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Contact: Prof. Juergen Brugger [email protected] |
PhD 2 (EPFL): PhD in Polymer Precision Doping for Quantum Devices
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Focus: Explore polymer-based precision doping techniques for silicon, with an emphasis on deterministic placement of phosphorus dopants to create single-atom devices. The work includes developing and applying novel doping methods for quantum systems such as semiconducting qubits. |
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Ideal background: Microengineering, Physics, Chemistry, materials science, or related fields with a focus on molecular doping and polymer chemistry |
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Preferred start: Feb 2025 |
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Contact: Dr. Arnaud Bertsch [email protected] and Prof. Juergen Brugger [email protected] |
PhD 3 (Uni Basel): PhD in Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy (KPFM) and Surface Characterization
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Ideal background: Experimental Physics, Material Science, and preferable knowledge in Scanning Probe Microscopy |
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Focus: Conduct high-resolution KPFM measurements for surface characterization of quantum nanostructures. This position will focus on analyzing single-atom doping at the nano level and feedback process optimization, enabling precise dopant placement for quantum applications. Advanced Atomic Force Microscopy in N2 environment and in ultrahigh vacuum, surface characterization of semiconductors and molecular layers, electrospray deposition of molecules, Scanning Tunneling Microscopy, Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy. |
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Preferred start: Feb 2025 |
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Contact: Dr. Thilo Glatzel ([email protected]) |
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Further details: https://nanolino.physik.unibas.ch/en/open-positions/ |
PhD 4 (CNM UAB): PhD in Directed Self-Assembly (DSA) of Block Copolymers for Nanofabrication
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The 4th PhD student will be working at CNM UAB (separate recruiting mechanism) and has following topic: Directed Self-Assembly (DSA) of Block Copolymers for Nanofabrication. Contact: Dr. Marta Fernández-Regúlez [email protected] and Prof. Francesc Perez-Murano [email protected] |
All projects (including the two at the University of Basel and CNM-Barcelona) can be found here: PhD positions
Why Apply?
- Join an internationally renowned team working across EPFL, University of Basel, and CNM-Barcelona in a highly interdisciplinary environment.
- Gain hands-on experience in nanofabrication, surface analysis, and quantum technology through access to cutting-edge facilities.
- Contribute to high-impact research with real-world applications in quantum computing, artificial lattices, and single-dopant semiconducting qubits.
- Engage in a vibrant collaborative project that provides a robust foundation for a future career in academia or the tech industry.
Applications are open immediately.
If you are passionate about quantum technologies, nanofabrication, and precision engineering, we encourage you to apply!