Silicon Technology Research and Development Research Scientist Intern - 2027

IBM; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Research in Albany, NY seeks Research Scientist candidates with a strong publication record and leadership potential to advance semiconductor technologies.

The role covers hardware design, chip fabrication, packaging, and opportunities to publish and contribute to asset commercialization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with research publications or internship in semiconductor tech.
• Strong research background in chip fabrication, materials, or related fields.
• Experience with state-of-the-art hardware design and testing.

Responsibilities

• Apply research skills to hardware design from architecture to packaging.
• Publish in top conferences and journals.
• Contribute to commercialization of assets.

Skills

Semiconductor fabrication

Chip design

Materials science

Device physics

Computational materials science

Computational optics

Device simulation

Thermal management

Test & characterization

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Cleanroom facilities

Semiconductor equipment

Job description

Introduction

We are seeking Research Scientist candidates with demonstrated publication records in one or more of our focus areas and technical leadership potential. As part of the IBM Research team, you will conduct world-class research on innovative technologies and solutions and publish in top-tier conferences and journals. You will also can contribute to the commercialization of the resulting assets. Demonstrated communication skills and ability to work independently, as well as in a team, are highly desired traits.

Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, you will apply your research skills toward new hardware design and applications from state-of-the-art chip architecture, design, fabrication and test to advanced chip packaging. Interns are expected to have a strong research background as evidenced by project or publication in semiconductor technology, materials science or relevant fields.

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

Expertise in one or more of these areas: Semiconductor or memory device fabrication, Lithography, Plasma Etch, Novel Film deposition and epitaxial growth, Wet chemical processes, Device physics, Chip Packaging and thermal management, Polymer materials, Computational materials science, computational optics, Device simulation, Semiconductor test and characterization.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

Prior publications in focus areas and/or internship experience.