Junior Scientist (PhD Position) - Plasma Etch Process Development (f/m/d)

YOUR FUTURE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working in close collaboration with industrial partners to develop novel Plasma Etch Processes for next generation MEMS applications.
• Wide range material characterization and plasma diagnostics techniques.
• Process integration in micro fabrication process flows and device performance characterization.
• Optical and electrical prototype characterization.
• Literature reviews, grant applications, report writing, technical presentations and scientific disseminations (e.g. international conference contributions).

YOUR PROFILE

• Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Micro/Nano technology or related fields
• Excellent grades
• Good knowledge of plasma Physics/Chemistry
• Previous Plasma Etch/CVD experience
• Experience in micro/nano fabrication
• High degree of hands-on ability and proven experimental skills
• Knowledge of plasma Diagnostics Tools (OES, RFEA, MS)
• Characterization skills (SEM, AFM, XRD, Ellipsometry/Reflectometry, Profilometry)
• Knowledge of surface characterization techniques (XPS, Auger)
• Knowledge of III-N materials is a plus
• Excellent communications skills (both written and oral English)
• Enthusiastic about developing new ideas and positive attitude towards new challenges
• Capability to work in an independent and organized manner, produce high quality documents and respect deadlines
• Candidates with project experience or publication in the related fields are preferred
• Optional: Programming skills (ex: Python), CFD-ACE+, COMSOL

IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT SAL

• Diversified research activities with plenty of technical challenges.
• State-of-the-art lab facilities and instruments.
• Internal and external training opportunities for further development.
• Home Office possible.
• € 4 per day food allowance in restaurants or € 2 per day in supermarkets.
• Family & kids friendly.
• Free coffee/milk/tea & fresh fruits.

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) in occupational group E1. For this position, your monthly salary will be EUR 3.520, paid 14 times a year.  

BECOME PART OF SILICON AUSTRIA LABS

The work would be performed at SAL´s new 1100 m2 R&D Cleanroom using novel dry etching CENTURA Cluster platform for plasma etching process development for next generation of piezo MEMS and integrated photonics applications.