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Postdoctoral Researcher for Optical Diagnostics of Atomic Layer Deposition Processes
The Material Measurement Laboratory of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking qualified persons (U.S. citizens preferred) to join a multi-disciplinary team of scientists working on advanced modeling of atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes. The project will develop a suite of in situ metrology tools to quantify mass transport processes occurring during thermal ALD. Metrology data will support the development of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and machine learning (ML) models of transport and surface reaction processes.
Duties
- Operating and maintaining multiple ALD system and custom in situ optical setups
- Performing temporally- and spatially-resolved optical measurements during ALD
- Using and analyzing optical process data to validate transport models
- Publishing findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presenting at conferences
Required Skills, Expertise, and Qualifications
- Hands-on expertise in the design and assembly of research-grade ALD reactors
- Expertise in building and maintaining custom lab instrumentation
- Expertise in vapor phase deposition processes such as ALD
- Safe operation and maintenance of ALD systems
- Operation of in situ process diagnostics, including custom optical setups
- Knowledgeable in vapor transport mechanisms, precursor chemistry, and process development/optimization applicable to ALD
- Ph.D. or equivalent experience in chemistry, physics, materials science, or related field
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
Other Desirable Qualifications
- Experience with CFD process modeling
Employment Terms
This opportunity is to be an associate researcher in the NIST Chemical Sciences Division for a term of 1 year, with options to renew. Associate researchers are NOT Federal Employees, but they work along with NIST researchers and with NIST’s world-class instrumentation. Relocation expenses will not be provided. U.S. citizens hired into associate positions may have the opportunity to seek longer term Federal Employment.
How to Express Interest
Interested persons (U.S. citizens preferred) who meet all of the required qualifications are invited to express their interest by sending an email that briefly describes their qualifications along with a CV to 646assoc [at] nist.gov (646assoc[at]nist[dot]gov). U.S. citizens should note “U.S. Citizen” and the opportunity title in the email subject line. All others should note “Non-U.S. Citizen” and the opportunity title in the email subject line.