Postdoctoral Fellow - DD

Postdoctoral Fellow – DD

Location:

Austin, TX

The Postdoc employed in this position will conduct/lead applied as well as fundamental research in physics‑informed Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) methodologies enabling digital twin functionalities in microelectronics and advanced packaging. The Postdoc will be part of a larger team of engineers‑scientists working on cutting edge advancements in heterogeneous integration.

• Develop multiscale and multiphysics modeling for thermomechanical effects on high performance heat spreaders based on materials such as diamond thin films.
• Collaborate with experimental groups on characterization of thermomechanical properties of diamond thin films and other thermal interface materials.
• Communicate effectively with PI and collaborators in regular meetings.
• Develop manuscripts for publishing in archival journals based on the research results.
• Other duties as assigned.

• PhD earned within the last 3 years in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering or a closely related discipline, with a focus on data analytics, AI, ML, advanced process control, and digital twin technologies in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Experience with handling industrial big data problems, physics‑informed AI/ML, advanced optimization and control of semiconductor manufacturing processes and systems.
• Experience in working with advanced AI/ML software packages and super‑computing cluster systems, including Hadoop, Spark, Python and Matlab.
• Familiarity with co‑optimization and co‑control of multistage manufacturing systems is a big plus.
• Familiarity with microelectronics packaging and heterogeneous integration is also a big plus.

$70,000 + depending on qualifications

• May work in standard office conditions.
• May require repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation.
• May require use of manual dexterity.
• May work around chemicals.
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.
• Lifting and moving.

• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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