Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title: Semiconductor Nanocalorimetry Senior Researcher

Division: Research & Economic Development

Department: NIST PREP

Work Status: Full Time

Position Category: Contractual

Faculty Rank: Open Rank

Pay Range: Contractual

Salary Range: $100,000 / year

Fund Source: Federal/Grant

Job Summary

A research scientist role working to advance our capabilities in nanocalorimetry, including developing methods for applying the technique to in situ monitoring of semiconductor processes. The major responsibilities of the candidate will include implementing chip-based nanocalorimeters on atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes to measure the thermochemistry of surface reactions.

Job Duties

• Operating and maintaining research-grade ALD equipment
• Maintaining vacuum system, including precursors and pumps
• Setting up and operating calorimetric and optical instrumentation, including data collection systems
• Setting up and operating complementary in situ measurements to aid in calorimetric data interpretation
• Modeling time-resolved calorimeter thermal response to extract physical quantities (e.g. heats of adsorption, reaction, etc.)
• Analyzing deposited films using analytical techniques, as needed
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team comprised of experts in ALD processes, metrology development, and computational modeling
• Regularly reporting research findings to project team and advisor(s)
• Publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presenting at conferences

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

• Expertise in building and operating custom lab instrumentation
• Expertise in vapor phase deposition processes, such as ALD
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently

Required Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent experience in chemistry, physics, materials science, or related field

Other Preferences for Consideration

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: FA00403

Number of Vacancies: 1