Operational Director of the EPFL Epitaxy Platform (EPiX)

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EPFL, l’École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, est l’un des campus universitaires les plus dynamiques d’Europe et s’inscrit dans le top 20 mondial de nombreux classements académiques. L’EPFL compte plus de 6'500 membres du personnel qui font vivre les trois missions principales de l’École : l’éducation, la recherche et l’innovation. Le campus de l’EPFL offre un cadre de travail exceptionnel au cœur d’une communauté de plus de 18'500 personnes, dont près de 14'000 étudiant·e·s et 4'000 chercheur·euse·s issu·e·s de plus de 120 nationalités différentes.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Organize and manage the core facility (finance, organization, processes, investments, R&D ...)
• Implement health and safety measures related to all EPiX machines.
• Conduct MOVPE of III-V semiconductors and heterojunctions.
• Contribute to the overall expertise in epitaxy in different material systems, working in synergy with other EPiX team members.
• Supervise the activities of the staff and organize their missions (service, training (especially Master and PhD students), maintenance and research & development projects).
• Prepare and coordinate the installation of the instruments, manage instrument's maintenance and operation.
• Implement the strategy and improvement measures prepared periodically with the Academic Director and the EPIX board.
• Prepare the financial planning, supervise the financial reporting and controls for the EPIX board and the finance responsible of the Vice Presidency for Academic Affairs (VPA).
• Contribute to the reputation of research conducted at EPFL, through the successful execution of the core facility's primary and subsidiary missions. Keep a survey of other Epi-facilities and good practices.
• Ensure the satisfaction of core facility's users, through the availability of high-performance, customer-oriented equipment and services.
• Propose doctoral courses and contribute to continuing education.

Desired Profile

• Extensive expertise in MOVPE of III-V semiconductors, with a proven track record in both research and practical applications.
• Experience or knowledge of Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) operation and processes is highly appreciated.
• Exceptional leadership abilities, capable of managing and inspiring a diverse team working with various epitaxy tools to ensure top-tier research and innovation.
• Strategic vision with the capability to drive the long-term growth and success of the platform.
• Fluent command of English, both written and spoken, to effectively communicate in an international work environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative skills, fostering a positive, results-driven team culture.
• PhD in a relevant field is highly preferred; however, candidates with significant industry experience and practical expertise may also be considered.

Exceptional working conditions and the chance to collaborate with renowned experts, and outstanding researchers and students in a dynamic, world-class research environment with access to state-of-the-art EPFL facilities, including advanced laboratories and cleanrooms.

The opportunity to support and contribute to pioneering research related to high-performance electronic and optoelectronic devices.