Scientist - Piezo/Ferroelectric Nitride Thin Films for Wide Band Gap Applications

Scientist - Piezo/Ferroelectric Nitride Thin Films for Wide Band Gap Applications

SAL - Silicon Austria Labs

Villach, Austria

Your future responsibilities

• Development of magnetron sputtering processes for piezoelectric nitrides (AlN, AlScN, AlXN) on wide band gap substrates (SiC, GaN) with a state-of-the-art cluster tool;
• Design of layer stack and process development for seed/buffer layers and metallic electrodes;
• Thin film structural and functional characterization (incl. XRD, ellipsometry, AFM, piezoelectric characterization);
• Solving thin-film deposition issues related to material selection and (co-)sputtering process parameters and take corrective actions;
• Design and execution of advanced experiments, data analyses, and process improvements;
• Collaborate as part of the Thin Film Technologies Research Unit and Microsystems Division in ongoing projects by performing state-of-the-art investigations on materials and thin-film technology for diverse MEMS applications and beyond;
• Performing data analysis using analytical calculations, modelling, and standard statistical methods;
• Generating innovative ideas to improve MEMS device performance;
• Working in advanced ISO5 clean room facility;
• Scientific communication, reporting of research results and drive technical innovation and IP generation;
• Project management of funded research projects.

Your profile

• PhD degree in materials science, physics, chemical engineering, or related fields with a focus on thin film technology (preferably nitrides);
• Relevant publication records in thin film development;
• Experience working with (industrially relevant) equipment involving thin film deposition (magnetron sputtering) and materials characterization is a plus;
• Know-how on piezo/ferroelectric thin films and their applications;
• Expertise on measurement and analysis of thin-films by: SEM, EDX, XRD, Ellipsometry, piezo-characterization etc.;
• Knowledge in semiconductor technologies and practical and professional experience in related cleanroom microfabrication processes is a plus;
• Interest in applied research and solving industrial relevant challenges;
• Autonomous, with self-initiative, well organized and enjoying working in a dynamic and multicultural team;
• Oral and written communication skills in English, command of German language is a plus;
• Professional communication skills with industry partners;
• Experience in project management is a plus;
• Willingness to relocate to Villach, Austria is a must.

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