Postdoctoral Research Associate - The Center for Microelectronics in Extreme Environments

Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate - The Center for Microelectronics in Extreme Environments

Employee Classification: Postdoctoral Research Assoc

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Research & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Research & Innovation

Department: UNT-Ctr Microelectr Extrm Env-CMEE-190412

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.  

Department Summary

CMEE is a multidisciplinary College of Engineering and College of Science Center under the purview of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, dedicated to developing next-generation semiconductors and electronic materials with an emphasis on performance in extreme environments, and workforce development to meet the semiconductor sector needs.

We leverage advanced simulation and modeling to innovate and optimize semiconductor materials and device design.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Center for Microelectronics in Extreme Environments (https://cmee.unt.edu) at the University of North Texas (UNT) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the development of wide bandgap semiconductor thin films by microwave-assisted and metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (CVD). Knowledge of physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes, physical electronics, and cleanroom experience is a strong plus. The candidate will perform research in advanced semiconductor material growth and determine correlations with structural, chemical, and electrical properties using methods such as XPS/UPS, XRD, SEM, Raman, I-V, C-V, etc. The candidate must be proficient with vacuum systems, perform routine maintenance, and mentor students. Working with the center’s faculty from the College of Engineering and the College of Science, you will summarize research findings in technical reports, lead scientific publications and conference presentations, and contribute to proposal writing.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Materials Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or closely related fields, and prior experience with CVD thin film growth and characterization.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Materials Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or closely related fields, hands-on experience with wide band gap semiconductors, dielectrics, and metal contacts by CVD and PVD, operating in clean room settings, and thin film characterization.

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