Job Description
The successful candidate will work with Professor Barbaros Oezyilmaz and Dr Toh Chee Tat on applications of 2D Amorphous Carbon under the Central Gap Fund grant on commercializing a breakthrough Ultralow-K (ULK) Monolayer Amorphous Carbon (MAC) dielectric technology. Having successfully validated the core materials physics at the lab scale, we are now solving critical reactor scaling challenges to transition our UV-CVD prototype into a scalable 200mm/300mm commercial alpha tool. This technology solves the critical interconnect RC-delay bottleneck in sub-3nm advanced CMOS nodes and has already secured strong evaluation traction from top-tier global semiconductor and equipment manufacturers.
The main responsibilities of the position include:
The project aims to translate ultralow-k monolayer amorphous carbon dielectric technology from lab-scale validation toward a scalable UV-CVD platform compatible with 200 mm / 300 mm wafer processing. The successful candidate will work on the development, characterization, and commercialization of 2D amorphous carbon materials for advanced semiconductor and related industrial applications.
The candidate will:
- Develop and optimize wafer-scale UV-CVD growth processes for 2D amorphous carbon films.
- Address reactor-scaling challenges required to transition the current prototype toward a commercial alpha-tool platform.
- Fabricate and characterize 2D amorphous carbon-based devices and test structures.
- Evaluate dielectric, structural, mechanical, electrical, and diffusion-barrier properties of MAC films.
- Develop application use cases for 2D amorphous carbon films in ultralow-k dielectrics, interconnect integration, diffusion barriers, magnetic media, and protective coatings.
- Analyse industry bottlenecks and define how MAC materials and processes can address urgent technology challenges.
- Work with industrial partners to establish evaluation protocols, performance targets, and joint development opportunities.
- Contribute to high-impact publications, patent filings, invention disclosures, and translational grant deliverables.
- Identify suitable industrial collaborators and support licensing, joint development funding, and commercialization activities.
- Mentor PhD, Master's, and undergraduate students working on related research tasks.
Qualifications
Qualifications / Discipline:
Candidates should hold a PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Skills:
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong spectroscopy expertise, including experience with techniques such as photoluminescence, Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.
- Experience with synthesized or naturally derived 2D materials, including exfoliation, stacking, transfer, synthesis, or device integration.
- A strong understanding of chemical vapour deposition processes and the growth of low-dimensional materials.
- An established network for collaboration in materials characterization, device fabrication, and application development.
- Independence, initiative, and strong time-management, planning, and organizational capabilities.
- Ability to perform detailed risk assessments, prepare experimental protocols, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and make sound technical, administrative, and procedural decisions.
- Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
Experience:
Candidates should have at least 5-8 years of laboratory research experience, preferably with a focus on nanomaterials, low-dimensional materials, or technology validation for advanced materials applications.
Experience in research project management, coordination of collaborative projects, or supervision of junior researchers is strongly encouraged.
Req ID: 34366