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, Leuven, Belgium
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
| Designation | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Research Area | In-Operando Photoemission for Semiconductor Technologies |
| Location | Leuven, Belgium |
| Department | Chemical and Surface Analysis (within Materials and Component Analysis) |
Summary
As device dimensions shrink, surfaces and buried interfaces become critical to performance and reliability. This role focuses on advancing in-operando photoemission (XPS, HAXPES) from an experimental concept to a robust, routine capability for probing the electronic structure and chemistry of next-generation semiconductor devices.
Job Description
- Method Development: Develop and mature in-operando XPS and HAXPES workflows to measure energy-level shifts under applied bias.
- Experimental Work: Conduct hands-on experiments, document results, and manage complex spectra analysis.
- Collaboration: Work closely with process, integration, and device experts to correlate photoemission findings with electrical data (e.g., capacitance-voltage analysis).
- Strategic Growth: Follow scientific literature to identify new opportunities and position in-operando photoemission as a key capability within imec’s advanced fab environment.
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Education: PhD in Materials Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience: Strong hands-on experience with photoemission techniques (XPS, HAXPES) in academic or industrial R&D.
- Skills: * Analytical depth with a focus on experimental method development.
- Fluency in English and strong communication skills.
- Assets: Knowledge of gate-stack physics, electrical characterization, or semiconductor device physics is a strong advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can review the full details and submit their application through the official imec job portal.
Note: The provided webpage does not specify a hard deadline for this position; it is listed as “Just now.” Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.
