Postdoctoral Researcher in Nanoscience and Quantum materials

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct experimental research in nanoscience and quantum materials using Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) and advanced fabrication of two-dimensional van der Waals heterostructures. The successful candidate will join the Synthetic Quantum Materials Group at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland. The position will begin on September 4, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter, and will last for 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 3 years.

Our research focuses on nanostructured quantum materials, including topological systems, atomically thin 2D materials, and engineered atomic-scale structures exhibiting emergent electronic and magnetic phenomena. A central component of the project is the controlled fabrication, clean assembly, and atomic-scale characterization of van der Waals heterostructures.

Experimental work will utilize advanced cryogenic STM platforms to investigate 2D materials and graphene-based devices using Tip enhanced optical spectroscopy .

Available Instrumentation:

A 1 K STM operating under external magnetic fields up to 8 T

A 4 K STM integrated with optical spectroscopy, enabling STM-induced luminescence (STML) and tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS) with angstrom-scale spatial resolution

The selected candidate will:

Conduct fundamental experimental research advancing the understanding of quantum materials

Perform structural and electronic characterization of fabricated heterostructures

Knowing STM based Tip enhanced optical spectroscopy is priority

Operate and maintain state-of-the-art scanning probe microscopy systems

Analyze and interpret experimental data

Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present results at international conferences

Mentoring graduate students.

Who we are looking for

The successful applicant will meet the following requirements:

A Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics, Materials Science, or a closely related field

Demonstrated hands-on experienc