Nanoimprint Lithography (NIL) is a key technology for the cost-effective and high-resolution replication of nanostructures over large areas. By pressing a nanostructured stamp into a UV-curable polymer, functional surfaces can be fabricated with nanoscale precision. These structures are essential for applications in photonics, sensing, catalysis, and biotechnology.

In the S&R NIL project, PROFACTOR focuses on advancing scalable nanoimprint lithography for industrial applications, with a special
emphasis on seamless stitching, pattern fidelity, and process reliability. By further developing an existing UV nanoimprint system
and optimizing imprint strategies, the project enables high-precision structuring of large areas, which is crucial for functional surfaces
in optics, electronics, and sensing.

At PROFACTOR, located in Steyr, we are developing advanced NIL processes to enable new applications in micro- and nanofabrication.
This master thesis offers the opportunity to contribute to one of our current research projects and help shape the future of NIL-based
manufacturing in Austria and beyond.

Your Topics

• Optimization of an in-house developed Step and Repeat UV-NIL system
• Process development for fast and reliable replication
• Material screening for imprinting and lift-off compatibility

We are looking for

Motivated students with a hands-on mentality and a background in:

• Physics, nanotechnology, materials science, chemistry, or related fields
• Interest in micro-/nanofabrication, photonics, or catalysis
• Independent and solution-oriented working style

We offer

• Participation in cutting-edge R&D projects with renowned industrial partners
• Flexible working hours
• The chance to be part of a young, interdisciplinary and cooperative team

Start/ Duration

Now / 6 months

Our Mission

PROFACTOR’s research improves the competitiveness of European Industry. We are pioneers of the thinking production.
We bring production back home.

We offer for master thesis a compensation of min. 550 EUR per month.