Morgan State University · 17 hours ago
Semiconductor Nanocalorimetry Senior Researcher
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $100K/yrMorgan State University is seeking a Semiconductor Nanocalorimetry Senior Researcher to advance capabilities in nanocalorimetry. The role involves developing methods for in situ monitoring of semiconductor processes and implementing chip-based nanocalorimeters on atomic layer deposition processes to measure thermochemistry of surface reactions.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Operating and maintaining research-grade ALD equipment
Maintaining vacuum system, including precursors and pumps
Setting up and operating calorimetric and optical instrumentation, including data collection systems
Setting up and operating complementary in situ measurements to aid in calorimetric data interpretation
Modeling time-resolved calorimeter thermal response to extract physical quantities (e.g. heats of adsorption, reaction, etc.)
Analyzing deposited films using analytical techniques, as needed
Working in a multi-disciplinary team comprised of experts in ALD processes, metrology development, and computational modeling
Regularly reporting research findings to project team and advisor(s)
Publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presenting at conferences
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or equivalent experience in chemistry, physics, materials science, or related field
Expertise in building and operating custom lab instrumentation
Expertise in vapor phase deposition processes, such as ALD
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team and independently
Company
Morgan State University
Morgan State University is a historically black college (HBCU) in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Founded in 1867
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$10.96MKey Investors
TEDCONASANational Science Foundation
2023-07-27Grant
2023-07-26Grant
2023-02-27Grant· $4.12M
Leadership Team
Aaron Smith
Senior HR Partner
Albert Sweets
Director, External Research Partnerships
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