Job Posting Title:
Research Associate in Nanofabrication, Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences
Job Description:Position Overview:
We are looking for a motivated engineer/scientist to work on nanodevices focusing on innovation in bioelectronics. The primary technical duties include process innovation and validation, implementation of proprietary nanofabrication steps, and device/process characterization.
Experience in nanoelectronics process development and device characterization is required. Candidates will be expected to offer creative insights for R&D problems, characterize and define process windows and design rules. Assist in analyzing statistical designs of experiments and proposing recommendations for scalable fabrication of biosensors.
Education and Experience:
A successful candidate must have at minimum a master's degree in physics, chemistry, biochemistry, electrical, mechanical, bioengineering, or material engineering.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Individuals must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions may be performed, with or without, reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Planning and executing nanoengineering development of new microfabrication processes and materials.
Identifying and troubleshooting fabrication process issues by employing various metrology tools and characterization techniques.
Compiling and analyzing data with appropriate consideration of the mesoscopic experimental environment typically encountered by nanoelectronics, writing reports, and presenting results to team members and management.
Communicate with cleanroom staff for assistance of process development and material handling.
Maintain detailed documentation and establish modification control of fabrication processes.
Required Qualifications: Individuals must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions may be performed, with or without, reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Self-motivation and capacity for working independently.
Attention to details to device quality and implications to scalability.
Minimum of 1 year work experience in a cleanroom.
Experience with modeling and design of nano devices (Finite Element Analysis using ANSYS/COMSOL, AutoCAD for device design).
Experience in designing and developing in lithography, and nanofabrication processes (interference lithography, e-beam lithography).
Experience in cleanroom fabrication processes including e-beam/thermal metallization, liftoff, chemical vapor/atomic layer deposition of dielectrics, wet etching of metal and dielectrics.
Experience in optical system design and testing.
Strong data analysis skills and ability to determine next steps.
Experience working with 2D materials is a plus.
Experience with electronic test equipment for nanoscale sensing is a plus.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans.
Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Standing for extended periods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard or pipette. Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters. Ability to hear within normal parameters. Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to file. Ability to move about. Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 20 lbs., for example to lift or move office supplies, files, books, and packages.
To Apply:
A confidential review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. To be ensured full consideration, please submit a cover letter highlighting your professional experience; a complete CV outlining your career and educational credentials; and three professional references (including their names, relationship to you, their position, email, and direct phone numbers). Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
Keck Graduate Institute is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all terms and conditions of employment. KGI strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.