Research Scientist
Core
Drive exploration and development of advanced technologies for semiconductor materials characterization and metrology by combining fundamental physics with hands-on experimental research.
Role type
Senior IC research scientist (semiconductor metrology & materials characterization)
Builds
Advanced characterization concepts, experimental testbeds, and proof-of-concept systems for semiconductor metrology solutions
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing, materials science, and analytical instrumentation (via careerplan.io/jobs/A5-007-3D-079-research-scientist)
Required skills
X-ray technologies, electron-beam systems, materials science, surface characterization, detector technologies, ultra-high-vacuum physics, physics-based modeling, experimental design, data interpretation
Preferred skills
X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS), high-voltage systems, vacuum physics
Technologies
X-ray sources, X-ray optics, detector systems, electron-beam sources, electron optics, high-voltage systems, ultra-high-vacuum environments
Responsibilities
Drive advanced research in materials characterization and surface science; Develop innovative characterization concepts based on fundamental physics; Design and develop experimental testbeds and proof-of-concept systems; Research and evaluate technologies related to X-ray and electron-beam systems; Investigate particle interactions with materials; Evaluate emerging semiconductor materials and processes; Apply advanced analytical characterization techniques; Assess capabilities of analytical techniques; Anticipate future metrology requirements; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to transition research concepts to practical solutions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC