Massachusetts Institute of Technology · 1 month ago
Postdoctoral Associate - Plasma Etching
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelMassachusetts Institute of Technology is a leading research institution, and they are seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in Plasma Etching. The role involves collaborating with MIT.nano staff to address etch process challenges and disseminate knowledge within the research community.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Identify current and emerging etch process challenges
Prioritize challenges and find solution approaches
Aggregate and disseminate knowledge across MIT.nano
Identify knowledge bottlenecks
Review the literature
Design experiments to understand and improve tool performance
Summarize findings in white papers and application notes
Qualification
Required
PhD, received within the last 24 months, in an engineering or science discipline related to micro/nanofabrication
excellent research and publication record
proven ability to independently design, execute, and optimize a broad range of fabrication processes
practical and theoretical familiarity with many process categories (e.g. lithography, ICP etching, PECVD deposition, diffusion, etc.)
in-depth knowledge of plasma etching
expertise in data management and processing, and associated programming experience (e.g. Python, MATLAB, etc.)
be methodical, detail-oriented, and a critical thinker that is willing to learn and perform a wide range of tasks with minimal supervision
enthusiasm for educating students about processing, fabrication solutions and approaches
excellent interpersonal, planning, organizational, presentation, analytical, and written and oral communication skills
Company
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan FoundationMassachusetts Life Sciences Center
2023-08-15Grant
2021-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2020-01-30Grant· $0.07M
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