Postdoctoral Researcher in Magnetic Nanostructures for …, Dübendorf

Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting‑edge research, Empa’s around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well‑being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.

Postdoctoral Researcher in Magnetic Nanostructures for Biomedical Applications Our

Magnetic&Functional Thin Films Group

designs and fabricates magnetic and functional thin films with tailored properties arising from nanoscale effects. These films are used in applications ranging from magnetoelectronic devices to biomedical coatings.

Your tasks This project aims to establish magnetic disk particles (MDPs) at the physical limit of performance for magnetic hyperthermia (MHT), magnetic particle imaging (MPI), and sensing applications. The position offers a unique opportunity to bridge fundamental magnetism, advanced nanofabrication, and translational biomedical research. The successful candidate will be based at Empa and play a central role in designing and realizing optimized magnetic multilayer systems.

Your role at Empa

Design optimized magnetic multilayer thin films guided by micromagnetic modeling

Fabrication via sputter deposition

Nanopatterning of disk‑shaped particles and suspension fabrication

Magnetic characterization (VSM, MOKE, MFM)

Close collaboration with micromagnetic modeling work (Prof. Dieter Suess, University of Vienna)

Close collaboration on MPI and MPS measurements (Prof. Dr. Matthias Graeser, University of Rostock)

Close collaboration on particle functionalization and biomedical validation (Prof. Inge K. Herrmann, Empa / ETH Zurich / University of Zurich / Balgrist University Hospital)

Close collaboration on nanopatterning using polystyrene‑based lithography (Prof. Michał Krupiński, Kraków, Poland)

Your profile Essential qualifications

PhD in physics, materials science, or related field

Expertise in thin film magnetism

Strong publication record

Strong interest in interdisciplinary research at the interface of physics, engineering, and biomedical applications

Highly desirable qualifications

Experience in micro‑ and nanofabrication

Experience in micromagnetic modeling

Our offer

High‑visibility project with significant exposure and impact

Access to state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure and cutting‑edge resources

Strong international collaboration across leading institutions

High degree of scientific independence in your work

Research with meaningful translational impact

Competitive Swiss employment conditions

Position available for two years with potential for prolongation

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