Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow at The University of Texas at Austin (Texas Institute for Electronics)

The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin‑supported semiconductor consortium comprising state and local government, defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs, and nationally recognized academic institutions. TIE’s mission is to develop and execute a state‑of‑the‑art 3‑D heterogeneous integration manufacturing technology roadmap and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities that address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.

• Position title:
  
  Postdoctoral Fellow
• Department:
  Texas Institute for Electronics
• Location:
  
  Austin, TX
• Weekly hours: 40
• Start date:
  
  Ongoing
• Duration:
  Expected to continue

The Postdoctoral Fellow will advance research in microelectronics thermal management and advanced packaging, engaging in both applied and fundamental research while collaborating with a team of engineers and scientists on cutting‑edge heterogeneous integration.

• Conduct and lead applied and fundamental research in microelectronics thermal management and advanced packaging.
• Serve as part of a larger team of engineer‑scientists working on cutting‑edge advancements in heterogeneous integration.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

• PhD received within the last 3 years in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline with a focus on heat/mass transfer, fluid mechanics, and interfacial sciences.
• Experience with experiments and modeling (traditional CFD modeling).
• Experience with finite element analysis and/or software packages such as COMSOL or ANSYS.
• Familiarity with microelectronics packaging and heterogeneous integration is a plus.
• Familiarity with reliability characterization is a plus.

$70,000 + depending on qualifications

• Personal protection equipment (furnished).
• May work around standard office conditions.
• May work around chemicals.
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity (e.g., using a mouse).

• Monday – Friday. Specify whether schedule is 8 am to 5 pm, or flexible between 7 am and 6 pm.

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.
• Letter of interest (optional).

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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