Scientist, Epitaxial Thin Film Synthesis
Core
Lead scientist for synthesizing high-quality epitaxial thin films and heterostructures to discover novel quantum materials with emergent electronic and magnetic properties for Lila's autonomous science platform.
Role type
Senior IC materials scientist (epitaxial thin film synthesis)
Builds
Single-crystal epitaxial thin films, heterostructures, and electronic transport devices for predictive design of novel material families.
Domain
Quantum materials, condensed matter physics, materials science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
epitaxial thin film growth, XRD-based structural analysis, surface characterization, electronic transport measurements, magneto-transport analysis, vacuum system maintenance, RHEED operation
Preferred skills
correlated-electron phenomena synthesis, high-throughput materials discovery, sputtering processes, lithographic patterning, Bayesian optimization
Technologies
Molecular beam epitaxy, pulsed-laser deposition, sputtering, XRD, AFM, RHEED, cryogenic measurement systems
Responsibilities
Grow single-crystal epitaxial thin films and heterostructures using various deposition methods; Optimize deposition conditions to achieve atomically sharp interfaces; Analyze XRD and AFM data; Design, fabricate, and measure electronic transport devices; Analyze magneto-transport data to extract physical parameters; Maintain deposition and characterization equipment; Collaborate with theorists and computational scientists
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
