Postdoctoral Fellow; PREPat Johns Hopkins University – Gaithersburg, MD

Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP
0003290)

Postdoctoral Fellow at Johns Hopkins University – Gaithersburg, MD, 20899

PREP Research Associate
CHIPS Funded Project.

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest and thus requires that such institutions be the recipients of a PREP award. The PREP program requires staff from a wide range of backgrounds to work on scientific research in many areas.

Employees in this position will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration.

Research

Title:

EUV Scatterometry Beamline Technician

The work will entail:

Work with an interdisciplinary team to develop the experimental tools necessary for using spectroscopic ellipsometry of extreme-ultraviolet light to measure the chemistry and atomic-scale features of semiconductor chips.

• Work with a multidisciplinary team to construct, calibrate, and operate a brand-new scatterometry metrology tool for semiconductor chip inspection
• Mechanical design of components for an ultra-high vacuum synchrotron end-station using CAD software
• Run, optimize, and document data acquisition codes (LabVIEW and Python)
• Aid NIST staff in developing plans for integration of characterization systems into existing SURF III beamlines
• Prepare written reports and documentation for operation and safety
• Provide input for CHIPS quarterly progress reports

A master’s degree or Ph.D. in physics, engineering, or a related field

5 years of relevant experience (master’s)

Experience with the following:

• Ultra-high vacuum system operation
• Electronics fabrication/repair (soldering and verification)
• Use and development data acquisition hardware and software (LabVIEW and Python)

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Please upload the following with your application:

CV (≤3 pages, include a valid email address, no telephone numbers, home address, or photos)

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