Research Scientist, Semiconductor Metrology

Nova Ltd.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Ltd. is seeking a highly accomplished Research Scientist to drive exploration and development of advanced technologies for semiconductor materials characterization and metrology in Fremont, CA.

You will combine deep physics expertise with hands-on experiments to shape next‑gen metrology solutions. The ideal candidate has broad X-ray, electron-beam, materials science, and UHV physics expertise, with a strong grasp of how X-ray and particle interactions govern material behavior.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or a closely related field.
• Extensive research experience in fundamental and applied physics for advanced instrumentation.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor tech, materials, and metrology needs.
• Hands-on experience designing and operating complex experimental systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive advanced research in materials characterization and semiconductor metrology.
• Develop innovative measurement concepts based on physics, modeling, and experiments.
• Design testbeds and proof-of-concept systems to evaluate new technologies.
• Evaluate X-ray sources, optics, detectors, and vacuum environments for metrology.
• Collaborate across physics, engineering, algorithms, and product development.

Skills

X-ray technologies

Electron-beam systems

Materials science

Surface characterization

Detector technologies

UHV physics

Physics-based modeling

Experimental design

Education

Ph.D. in Physics

Applied Physics

Materials Science

Tools

X-ray sources

X-ray optics

Vacuum systems

Electron optics

Detector instrumentation

Job description

Nova Ltd. is seeking a highly accomplished Research Scientist to drive exploration and development of advanced technologies for semiconductor materials characterization and metrology in Fremont, CA.

You will combine deep physics expertise with hands-on experiments to shape next‑gen metrology solutions. The ideal candidate has broad X-ray, electron-beam, materials science, and UHV physics expertise, with a strong grasp of how X-ray and particle interactions govern material behavior.