Materials Research Scientist - Nanometer-Scale Planar Reference Materials
Research Title: Materials Research Scientist (CHIPS Project: Nanometer-Scale Planar Reference Materials) PREP0003261
The work will entail: The candidate will join a team of researchers working with advanced metrology methods to characterize, local physical and chemical properties and map any variation in these properties of thin, nanometer-scale films (oxides, nitrides, carbides, germinides) deposited on Si and SiC wafers. The candidate will plan and conduct research using X-ray reflectivity, X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy to determine through hybrid metrology, open-source, analysis methods, structural maps for wafers with thin films of essential interest to the semiconductor community.
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Plan and conduct research on advanced X-ray metrologies to determine structural (physical and chemical) properties of blanket (non-patterned) thin films on Si and SiC wafers.
- Use X-ray characterization methods, such as X-ray reflectivity, X-ray fluorescence, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, to determine the structural properties of thin film samples.
- Use open-source (python) fitting methods to constrain structural models, determine
uncertainties, and combined these properties into a hybrid metrology digital wafer. - Perform wafer dicing, cleaning, and packaging of samples for distribution as a Research Grade Test Material to pair with the previously-determined digital wafer model.
- Publish results in refereed scientific journals and present results at conferences and meetings.
Qualifications
- PhD in physics, materials science, or another related field
- Background in X-ray measurement technique(s) required, either: X-ray reflectivity, X-ray fluorescence, or X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
- Background in programming and/or data modeling using python (or equivalent) recommended.
- Familiarity with thin film deposition and clean room access protocols, preferred
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work productively as part of a team and independently
To apply:
- If you are interested in one of these positions, please send an email with the subject "Job Enquiry PREP0003261" to GUNISTPREP@georgetown.edu, where PREP0003261 is the job number noted above.
- Please send your CV and a short cover letter explaining your suitability for the position.
- Please combine your documents into a single document in PDF format.
For the full job description: https://georgetown.box.com/s/xteuyf4v37ulodk0zht0it6cygzue6ld