Thin Film Research Scientist

Thin Film Research Scientist

Responsibilities include:Fabrication, processing, and characterization of high-temperature superconducting (HTS) and other thin film materials in an R&D environment Fabrication of HTS thin film circuits including photolithographic processing, etching, ion milling, dicing, metals deposition, and wirebonding Perform cryogenic measurements, and coordinate work with others within a research team and with associates outside of STI Develop materials, techniques, and structures for lower-cost fabrication of HTS RF filters utilizing alternative substrates and deposition procedures Develop DC and RF testing techniques, processes, and data acquisition methods Develop thin film deposition hardware, systems, and techniques Participate in STI’s device and materials physics efforts Maintain laboratory equipment including photolithographic processing tools, vacuum deposition systems, and thin film characterization tools

Ph.D. or equivalent degree in materials science, physics, electrical engineering or related discipline. Minimum 5 years experience in research and development of HTS and other thin film materials. Experience with thin film fabrication, analysis, and cryogenic measurements; prefer familiarity with RF measurements. Familiarity with clean room practices. Experience with operation and maintenance of thin film vacuum deposition and processing systems. Knowledge of chemical handling and waste disposal. Good understanding of materials issues in complex oxide systems and how they affect physical properties. Thin film characterization including x-ray diffraction, SEM, EDX, AFM, and profilometry analyses. Programming skills desired.