Research Assistant (Department of Materials Science and Engineering)

Job Description

The successful candidate will work with Barbaros Oezyilmaz and Dr Toh Chee Tat on for lab support, sample preparation and characterization under a project on Unlocking Market Leadership in Semiconductors with Multilayer Amorphous Carbon as Ultralow-k Dielectric

The main responsibilities of the position include:

1. Direct growth of MAC on target substrates using a UV-based CVD approach.
2. Electrical tests of the devices, exploration of the transfer curves of transistors with thin amorphous dielectrics
3. Characterization of MAC (e.g. optical, electrical, Raman spectroscopy, Atomic Force Microscope, Scanning Electron Microscope).
4. Data analysis and physical interpretation of the results.
5. Manage lab safety, equipment maintenance and operations.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Discipline:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in materials science, engineering, or a related field, with a focus on thin film deposition

Skills:

Strong verbal communication skills in English, ability to solve problems and generate new ideas

Experience:

1. First-hand experience with operation and maintenance of CVD reactors and vacuum systems
2. Experience with electronics and the use of clean room is desirable