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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Hello all, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The NIST Physical Measurement Lab’s Microsystems and Nanotechnology Division in Gaithersburg, MD, is seeking highly motivated researchers at various career levels (BSc, MSc, or PhD) to join a CHIPS Metrology
team working on advancing measurement science for next-generation hybrid advanced packaging and photonic heterogeneous integration.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Hiring and specific responsibilities will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and degree level.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The main responsibilities are:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Fabrication & Process: Fabricate Si, SiO2, SiN and GaAs test vehicle chips for flip-chip direct fusion and hybrid bonding experiments.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Maintain and optimize cleanroom processes, including cleaning and handling protocols.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Metrology: Perform surface and thin-film characterization using AFM, spectroscopic ellipsometry, SEM, and IR transmission microscopy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Team Coordination: Work within a collaborative environment to support materials characterization and bond strength testing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">For candidates with advanced degrees (PhD) or significant, relevant industry experience, the role provides opportunities for:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">PIC Design: Design of heterogeneous integrated photonic devices (on-chip lasers/amplifiers) using SiN or TFLN platforms.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Custom Metrology: Developing advanced bonded-wafer inspection capabilities and investigating how fabrication limits impact device performance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Simulations: Utilizing Lumerical, Tidy3d, or COMSOL for optoelectronic device modeling.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Minimum Requirements (BSc Level):<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Degree: BS in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Foundational Fab: Significant, hands-on experience in semiconductor device fabrication (Optical lithography, RIE/ICP, PVD/CVD, wet etching).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming (Python, Matlab, or Java) and standard characterization (Profilometry, Optical Microscopy).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Preferred/Senior Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Advanced Degree: MS or PhD in a relevant field.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Specialized Knowledge: Experience with flip-chip/hybrid bonding, III-V semiconductor processing, electron-beam lithography, various spectroscopic modalities (XPS, FTIR, Raman, PL).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">US Citizenship is preferred, but not required.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Please feel free to contact me (marcelo.davanco[at]nist.gov) directly about this opportunity. Please include a CV and a brief description of your cleanroom experience and specific research interests.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Marcelo<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">--<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Marcelo Davanco<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">National Institute of Standards and Technology<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">100 Bureau Drive, Stop 6810<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Gaithersburg, MD 20899-6810<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">phone: 301-975-3089<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">marcelo.davanco[at]nist.gov</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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