Semiconductor Materials Scientist: Surfaces & Interfaces

AttoTude; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AttoTude is seeking a Materials Scientist with deep expertise in semiconductor materials to lead the characterization, understanding, and improvement of advanced material systems. The role emphasizes semiconductor surfaces, interfaces, and material properties.

The successful candidate will design and execute experiments, collaborate with university labs and external facilities, and translate observations into actionable improvements to material performance, thriving in a startup environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor materials physics and the relationship between material properties and electrical behavior.
• Demonstrated experience designing and executing experiments to investigate complex materials phenomena.
• Hands-on experience with materials characterization and analytical techniques.
• Strong data analysis and scientific problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert for semiconductor materials, with a focus on understanding and improving material properties and performance.
• Design and execute experiments to investigate material behavior, test hypotheses, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and apply appropriate characterization and analytical techniques to understand material properties and underlying mechanisms.
• Work with university labs and external laboratories or test facilities to conduct specialized materials analysis and experiments.
• Analyze experimental results to identify root causes, establish material-performance relationships, and guide material and process improvements.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to cross-functional teams and drive projects from investigation through implementation.

Skills

Semiconductor materials physics

Experiment design

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science / related field

Tools

XPS

SIMS

AFM

SEM/TEM

Ellipsometry

Contact potential measurements

Electrical characterization

Job description

AttoTude is seeking a Materials Scientist with deep expertise in semiconductor materials to lead the characterization, understanding, and improvement of advanced material systems. The role emphasizes semiconductor surfaces, interfaces, and material properties.

The successful candidate will design and execute experiments, collaborate with university labs and external facilities, and translate observations into actionable improvements to material performance, thriving in a startup environment.