This master thesis focuses on the characterization of defects in a Silicon Carbide Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor. For this purpose, an optical experiment shall be set up to measure fluorescence from Si C-chips after laser excitation at cryogenic temperatures in a closed cycle He-cryostat. The work will involve working in a class-4 laser laboratory to set up the experiment and, subsequently, perform the measurements, first at room temperature and then in the cryostat.

Your responsibilities will involve the following activities:

• Setting up of the experiment in the optical laboratory
• Working with fs-lasers and a He-cryostat
• Perform the experiments
• Data analysis and presentation of results

• Master student (enrolled in EU-University) in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering or similar fields.
• Self-organized and target-oriented working style
• Experience with electronic laboratory equipment (e.g., oscilloscope)
• Knowledge about optical measurements, and semiconductors
• Experience in data processing and evaluation
• Good oral and written English skills

• Diversified research activities with plenty of technical challenges.
• State-of-the-art lab facilities and instruments.
• Internal and external training opportunities for further development.
• Home Office possible.
• € 4 per day food allowance in restaurants or € 2 per day in supermarkets.
• Family & kids friendly.
• Free coffee/milk/tea & fresh fruits.

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA). For this position, we offer a monthly gross salary of EUR 1.863, paid 14 times a year.

Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is a top research center for Electronics and Software Based Systems (ESBS). At three locations (Graz, Villach, Linz), SAL is conducting research along the entire ESBS value chain in the areas of sensor systems, power electronics, intelligent wireless systems, microsystems and embedded systems to develop future-oriented solutions for industrial production, health, energy, mobility, safety and more. SAL brings together key players from industry, science and research and thus valuable expertise and know-how and conducts cooperative, application-oriented research along the value chain. Cooperative projects are co-financed by SAL and enable a fast and unbureaucratic project start. SAL is thus shaping the high-tech location Austria and Europe and developing the future