Postdoctoral Appointee- Compound Semiconductor Molecular Beam Epitaxy, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

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Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories has an opening for a postdoctoral appointee in compound semiconductor microelectronics. You will work on molecular beam epitaxy and microfabrication to design and evaluate III-V devices, collaborating with a national security-focused team.

The role spans GaAs-based microelectronics to InP/GaSb optoelectronics, includes reporting results and interfacing with stakeholders, and requires a recent PhD with potential DOE L clearance.

Qualifications

• PhD conferred within the last 5 years in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related discipline.
• Background in the development of microelectronic or optoelectronic devices.
• Record of publication and innovation, as evidenced by peer-reviewed journals and external presentations at appropriate scientific conferences.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L security clearance.
• Excellent academic credentials; background in III-V materials.
• Experience with molecular beam epitaxy.
• Experience with simulation of microelectronic or optoelectronic heterostructures.
• Experience with fabrication or test of microelectronic or optoelectronic devices.
• Evidence of dedication to laboratory safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop device designs, translate them into epitaxial structures, and evaluate device characteristics.
• Work across III-V materials spanning phosphides to arsenide-antimonides for optoelectronic and microelectronic devices.
• Report results through publications and presentations and engage with stakeholders to meet requirements and opportunities.

Skills

Publication record

Collaboration

Security clearance

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics

Tools

Molecular Beam Epitaxy

Device simulation

Microfabrication

Optoelectronic devices

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Postdoctoral Appointee- Compound Semiconductor Molecular Beam Epitaxy, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

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What Your Job Will Be Like:

We have an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral appointee to join our compound semiconductor microelectronics research and development team. We work in a highly collaborative teaming environment to conduct III-V compound semiconductor research and development using molecular beam epitaxy and microfabrication processes for a wide variety of optoelectronic and microelectronic devices with direct, relevant impact to our national security mission. This position provides the opportunity to develop device designs, translate them into epitaxial structures, and evaluate device characteristics. This work will span III-V materials from phosphides to mixed arsenide-antimonides, with application to devices from established GaAs-based microelectronics to novel InP- and GaSb-based optoelectronics. Potential responsibilities may include material or device characterization, device simulation, device fabrication process development, epitaxial growth, and the interpretation of test data to enhance device performance. This position requires a combination of individual contribution, coordination of engineering support personnel, and collaboration with other Sandia technical staff. Responsibilities include reporting results through internal and external publications and presentations and interfacing with stakeholders and customers to understand and meet requirements and develop new business opportunities.

Qualifications We Require:

PhD conferred in the last 5 years, in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related discipline.

Background in the development of microelectronic or optoelectronic devices.

Record of publication and innovation, as evidenced by peer-reviewed journals and external. presentations at appropriate scientific conferences.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L security clearance.

Qualifications We Desire:

Excellent academic credentials.

Background in III-V materials.

Experience with molecular beam epitaxy.

Experience with simulation of microelectronic or optoelectronic heterostructures.

Experience with fabrication or test of microelectronic or optoelectronic devices.

Evidence of dedication to laboratory safety.

About Our Team:

The III-V Microelectronics Department is responsible for the research and technology foundation of Group III-V compound semiconductors within the MESA: Microsystems Engineering, Science and Applications Center that enables the creation, development and delivery of microelectronic components addressing high-performance, harsh-environment communication, sensing and control problems. We work throughout the Technology Readiness Level range from TRL1 (basic principles observed and reported) to TRL6 (representative of the deliverable demonstrated in relevant environments), and partner as appropriate to assure the delivery of qualified products to our customers. Our Department focuses on providing customers with microtechnology or microsystems integration solutions to their problems, who need a trusted partner or supplier to create and deliver on stated performance, size, weight, power and cost benefits relative to alternatives. Meeting project milestones and delivery commitments are critical to success in our business. Core Department capabilities include electronic modeling and simulation; epitaxial design, growth and characterization; rad-hard microelectronic device and circuit design, microfabrication, characterization, and reliability; and high-reliability microelectronic product design, characterization, and delivery for high-consequence system applications.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Position Information:

This postdoctoral position is a temporary position for up to one year, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to five additional years. The PhD must have been conferred within five years prior to employment.

Individuals in postdoctoral positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.

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