Call for M.Sc. and Ph.D. Students for TUBITAK 1001 Project!

Under the supervision of our faculty member Aydan YELTİK, M.Sc. and Ph.D. students are sought to take part in the TUBITAK 1001 project titled “Enhancing Superconductivity and Magnetism in Layered NbSe₂ and NbS₂ through Pt and Fe Intercalation: A Comprehensive Experimental and Theoretical Approach”

Project Scope:

This project tackles one of the grand challenges in condensed matter physics: achieving and enhancing high-temperature superconductivity. For the first time, we will systematically explore how Pt and Fe intercalation can tune superconductivity and magnetism in 2D layered materials NbSe₂ and NbS₂.

The project combines material synthesis (CVT), advanced characterization techniques (XRD, TEM, XPS, Raman, ARPES), low-temperature transport studies, and Density Functional Theory (DFT) simulations to provide the comprehensive picture of how metal intercalation reshapes superconductivity in 2D TMDs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and (Nanotechnology) Engineering, Physics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or related fields
• Strong motivation for research, ability to work in a team
• Preferably with background in 2D materials and solid-state characterization techniques
• Sufficient English skills to follow scientific literature

Application:

Interested candidates should send their CV, transcript, and a short motivation letter to ayeltik@gmail.com.