This 4-year PhD aims to study how various factors like electrode impedance, magnetic field effects, electrode erosion, and surface characteristics impact plasma cleaning processes. The project will involve operating plasma devices, using and developing plasma diagnostic techniques (e.g., Langmuir probes, Retarding Field Analysers), and analysing surface properties post-cleaning.

Your profile
We seek a highly motivated individual who enjoys working in a small interdisciplinary team of scientists with different backgrounds. A master’s degree or equivalent diploma in plasma, materials science, physics, nanoscale science, or a related field is expected. Experience in plasma diagnostics, plasma physics, thin film characterisation, or surface science is highly desirable but not strictly mandatory if compensated by strong motivation and the willingness to learn.

Position Details
The position is currently available and is planned to last 4 years. The selected candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the University of Basel.
If you are interested, please submit your CV, a publication list (if applicable), a brief motivational statement explaining your qualifications and research interests, and one or two letters of recommendation. Please send your application by email to:
• Dr Paul Hiret, paul.hiret@unibas.ch