Postdoctoral Scholar

Texas State University; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in the United States is seeking a postdoctoral researcher specializing in semiconductors and semiconductor devices. The role focuses on thin film growth using Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) and materials characterization. Candidates should have a PhD in Physics or a related field, with experience in cleanroom fabrication and access to advanced research facilities. The starting salary is $60,000 per year, with opportunities for extension based on funding and performance.

Qualifications

• Experience with Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) and materials characterization.
• PhD in Physics or a closely related field.
• Familiarity with semiconductor device fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in thin film growth and materials characterization.
• Access and utilize shared research facilities.
• Participate in the fabrication of semiconductor devices.

Skills

Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE)

Materials characterization

Cleanroom fabrication

Thin film growth

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Tools

X-ray diffraction

Scanning electron microscopy

Atomic force microscopy

Cryogenic measurement systems

Job description

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher position in semiconductors and semiconductor devices with a focus on thin film growth using Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE), materials characterization, and fabrication of semiconductor devices based on oxides on Silicon. The appointment will be in the Department of Physics at Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, under the supervision of Dr. Nikoleta Theodoropoulou: https://www.cose.txst.edu/prem/members.html

The position is available immediately with a starting salary of $60,000 per year with the possibility of extension based on external funding and performance.

Research will be conducted in research facilities for thin film deposition (MBE and sputtering), electrical transport measurements, cleanroom fabrication and materials characterization. The successful candidate will have access to shared research facilities including X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and cryogenic measurement systems. Additional information about shared research facilities may be found here: https://sro.txst.edu/sro-about.html