Master thesis "Creation of an LEIS reference data collection"

IONTOF is a manufacturer of innovative surface analysis instruments with various product lines for Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) and Low Energy Ion Scattering (LEIS). Founded as a classic spin-off of the University of Münster, IONTOF is today the technological pioneer in the field of ToF-SIMS and LEIS devices. To strengthen our leading position, we would like to give students the opportunity to gain insight into these fields and write a master's thesis.

Description of the activity

Improve the quantification of LEIS spectra and build a collection of reference data:

Learning the basics and application of LEIS as well as operation of the device, incl. software for device control and data evaluation

Development and implementation of a measurement plan, including sample selection, preparation, in-situ pretreatment to eliminate atmospheric contamination and analysis under different measurement conditions.

Data analysis, visualization and structured data storage of measurement results

Validation of results by using multiple samples and, if necessary, various LEIS devices

Ideally, preparation of a manuscript for a data-oriented scientific journal (peer-reviewed) Expected qualification

Advanced study of materials science, Analytic chemistry, surface sciences or scientific instrumentation

Ability to learn quickly and in a structured way, to work with attention to detail, both in the laboratory and in documentation

Interest in the described task and the improvement of an innovative surface analysis method Our offer

Intensive training of all aspects of LEIS (ideally as an internship/project work before starting the Master's thesis)

Do you have a Master's degree?