Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate - The Center for Microelectronics in Extreme Environments

Employee Classification: Postdoctoral Research Assoc

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Research & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Research & Innovation

Department: UNT-Ctr Microelectr Extrm Env-CMEE-190412

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

CMEE is a multidisciplinary College of Engineering and College of Science Center under the purview of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, dedicated to developing next-generation semiconductors and electronic materials with an emphasis on performance in extreme environments, and workforce development to meet the semiconductor sector needs.

We leverage advanced simulation and modeling to innovate and optimize semiconductor materials and device design.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Center for Microelectronics in Extreme Environments (https://cmee.unt.edu) at the University of North Texas (UNT) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the development of wide bandgap semiconductor thin films by microwave-assisted and metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (CVD). Knowledge of physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes, physical electronics, and cleanroom experience is a strong plus. The candidate will perform research in advanced semiconductor material growth and determine correlations with structural, chemical, and electrical properties using methods such as XPS/UPS, XRD, SEM, Raman, I-V, C-V, etc. The candidate must be proficient with vacuum systems, perform routine maintenance, and mentor students. Working with the center’s faculty from the College of Engineering and the College of Science, you will summarize research findings in technical reports, lead scientific publications and conference presentations, and contribute to proposal writing.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Materials Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or closely related fields, and prior experience with CVD thin film growth and characterization.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Materials Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or closely related fields, hands-on experience with wide band gap semiconductors, dielectrics, and metal contacts by CVD and PVD, operating in clean room settings, and thin film characterization.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Document research notes, code and analyze data, interpret data
• Prepare manuscripts for publications in a timely manner and talks and posters for presentation at group meetings and conferences. Assist with reporting of research progress to funding agencies.
• Keep up with historical and latest research data and publications
• Stay up-to-date with all trainings, and federal, state, university and department requirements

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

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