Join imec at the forefront of semiconductor innovation and help develop next-generation photoemission methods for understanding materials, interfaces, and devices at the atomic scale.
Postdoctoral Researcher in In-Operando Photoemission for Semiconductor Technologies, IMEC, Belgium
Job Overview
| Category | Details |
| Designation | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Research Area | Chemical and Surface Analysis / Semiconductor Physics |
| Location | Leuven, Belgium |
| Department | Materials and Component Analysis (MCA) |
Job Description
As device dimensions continue to shrink, surfaces and buried interfaces increasingly define performance, reliability, and long-term stability. This postdoctoral position offers the opportunity to turn advanced photoemission into a routine, high-impact capability for probing the chemistry and electronic structure that govern tomorrow’s semiconductor technologies.
In this role, you will:
- Contribute to development: Help mature in-operando XPS and HAXPES capabilities, transforming them into robust, reliable, and accessible workflows.
- Conduct research: Perform hands-on experimental development, advanced data analysis, and interpret complex spectra.
- Collaborate: Work closely with process, integration, and device experts to connect photoemission results with complementary characterization methods.
- Innovate: Identify new opportunities in the scientific literature to position in-operando photoemission as a key capability for semiconductor R&D.
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Education: PhD in Materials Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent research experience).
- Technical Skills: Strong hands-on experience with photoemission techniques such as XPS and HAXPES.
- Assets: Knowledge of electrical characterization techniques, gate-stack physics, or semiconductor device physics is a strong asset.
- Soft Skills: Analytical depth, creativity, curiosity, and a drive to solve challenging scientific problems.
- Communication: Fluent in English, with the ability to communicate clearly and document work rigorously.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the official imec job portal and click the “Apply” button to submit your application.
Note: The web page lists the job as posted “Just now.” As there is no specific expiration date mentioned on the provided page, it is recommended to apply as soon as possible.
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