Master Internship: Area-Selective Thin-Film Growth

Imec; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Imec in Belgium seeks a Master internship focused on area-selective deposition through surface chemistry and passivation to enable precise nanoscale patterning in advanced devices.

You will study how surface properties and passivation strategies influence nucleation and growth, with possible deposition and surface characterization tasks.

The project aims to develop understanding and scalable strategies for selective thin-film growth in microfabrication, under Silvia Armini's supervision.

Qualifications

• Master internship in chemistry/chemical engineering, nanoscience, or materials engineering.
• Experience with surface chemistry and passivation is preferred.
• Interest in area-selective deposition and nanoscale patterning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support experiments related to area-selective deposition.
• Perform surface characterization and data analysis.
• Assist in evaluating passivation approaches and parameters.

Skills

Surface chemistry

Passivation

Thin-film deposition

Nucleation & growth

Education

Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Materials Engineering

Job description

Imec in Belgium seeks a Master internship focused on area-selective deposition through surface chemistry and passivation to enable precise nanoscale patterning in advanced devices.

You will study how surface properties and passivation strategies influence nucleation and growth, with possible deposition and surface characterization tasks.

The project aims to develop understanding and scalable strategies for selective thin-film growth in microfabrication, under Silvia Armini's supervision.