CLAWS III-Nitride Electronic Device Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Position Information

• Posting Number: PG191431PD
• Position Number:
• Position Type:
  Post Doc
• FLSA:
  Exempt

• Department  - CLAWS
• Department: 140110 - CLAWS
• Job City & State:
  Raleigh, NC

Commercial Leap Ahead for Wide Bandgap Semiconductors (CLAWS) is looking to hire two post-doctoral research scholars to support the development of III-Nitride electronic devices. These candidates are expected to contribute to device design or device manufacturing/test, or both.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.

What we offer:

• 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.

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer:
Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Monday through Friday 8-5 overtime as needed

We invite candidates with EDA/TCAD backgrounds, experimentalists, or those with both backgrounds. The successful candidate must demonstrate:

• 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.

• 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)

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• Anticipated Hiring Range:
  Commensurate with education and experience
• Number of hires: 2

• Job Open Date: 02/07/2025

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