Argonne

Argonne

Assistant Scientist – Microelectronics Device Physics & Nanofabrication

Lemont, IL USA · Staff+ · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$94k-$147kDetected 25 days ago
Customer SupportElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsCOMSOLResearchLeadership

About the role

  • The Nanoscience and Technology Division at Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for an Assistant Scientist (RD2) position in the Nanofabrication and Devices Group within the Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM).
  • CNM is a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science user facility that offers world-class expertise and state-of-the-art instrumentation to enable leading-edge research in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
  • We seek a highly motivated scientist to help advance CNM's research leadership in microelectronics, with particular emphasis on device physics, transport measurements, and nanofabrication.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead a strong research program in microelectronics, with a focus on heterojunction device physics and transport measurements
  • Manage, maintain, and support key cleanroom instrumentation, including electron beam lithography, plasma FIB, and related nanofabrication tools
  • Work closely with scientists and engineers from universities, national laboratories, and industry, including providing guidance and technical support to CNM users
  • The successful candidate will be expected to make full use of CNM's advanced capabilities and scientific expertise to develop impactful research and support the broader user community.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or a related field (postdoctoral research experience will be beneficial)
  • Demonstrated expertise in micro/nanofabrication and process development in cleanroom environments
  • Proficiency in device-level electrical measurements and characterization techniques
  • Experience in device modeling using COMSOL or TCAD would be beneficial
  • Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork
  • RD2: Bachelors and 5+ years of experience, Masters and 3+ years, or PhD and 0+ years, or equivalent

Compensation

  • Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only.

Benefits

  • Collaborate with scientists across CNM and Argonne to shape and execute a shared vision for microelectronics research
  • Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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