North Carolina State University · 4 months ago
CLAWS III-Nitride Electronic Device Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Raleigh, NC
Internship
Onsite
InternNorth Carolina State University is looking to hire two post-doctoral research scholars to support the development of III-Nitride electronic devices. The successful candidates will be involved in device design and manufacturing/testing, focusing on the development and characterization of advanced GaN devices for RF and high-power applications.
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Responsibilities
Develop and characterize advanced GaN devices for radio frequency (RF) and high-power applications
Establish best practices for device design and optimization, in particular through the incorporation of new materials and operational physics
Be familiar with relevant fabrication methods, including photolithography, metal and dielectric deposition, etching, wafer dicing, and others as needed
Collaborate with students, staff, and faculty to develop and integrate robust semiconductor fabrication processes
Support fabrication and/or testing of compound semiconductor devices in support of program milestones
Contribute to Research Development Kit (RDK) releases
Write reports for both internal and external audiences
Contribute to academic conference and journal publications
Maintain excellent documentation in the completion of duties
Support CLAWS facility maintenance and repairs, as needed
Comply with stated workplace policies
Communicate results, plans, and other updates to a variety of audiences
Adhere to and mentor others in known best practices
Support CLAWS activities such as tours, meetings, and conferences
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of wide bandgap semiconductor device properties and design, in particular for RF and high-power applications
A track record of publications in high-quality journals and/or conferences
Experience analyzing RF or high-power semiconductor devices via experimental and/or numerical methods (i.e., modeling)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines with moderate supervision
Comfort in collaborating with students, faculty, and staff of varying experience and backgrounds
Ability to work on their feet up to 8 hours per day and manipulate semiconductor samples in a manual fabrication or test environment
Preferred
TCAD device modeling, in particular using Silvaco or Synopsys tools
Fabrication of semiconductor devices for high-power or RF applications
Characterization of materials and devices, including failure analysis, defect inspection, radiation effects, and high-k dielectrics
Device behavior extraction via electrical testing, in particular using on-wafer methods
Lithography mask layout
MES and SPC systems
Statistical methods (e.g., DOE, GR&R) and tools (e.g., JMP, Minitab)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement and Leave
Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
Enhance your career with LEAD courses
Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
Childcare benefits
Wellness & Recreation Membership
Wellness Programs
Company
North Carolina State University
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