Senior Research Scientist; Part-time

Position: Senior Research Scientist (Part-time)
** Job Title
** Senior Research Scientist (Part-time)
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University System Offices
** Department
* * Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Bryan, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
** The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, nine state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.
** Salary:
** Commensurate with experience.
*** This is a part-time position, non-exempt, and non-budgeted.
***** Job Description

Summary:

** The Senior Research Scientist is a senior-level applied research position within the Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute (TSI), focusing on advancing semiconductor technology and manufacturing through independent research, project leadership, and aggressive external funding acquisition. This role is instrumental in transitioning fundamental research into pilot, prototype, and high-mix low-volume product realization within the new TSI fab, lab, and office space at the RELLIS Campus.

The Senior Research Scientist will provide technical and project leadership, mentor junior researchers and students, and actively build collaborative research programs with state, federal, corporate, and donor partners in strategic areas like quantum and photonic technology.
** Responsibilities:**- Design, perform, and analyze experiments in semiconductor science and engineering aligned with Institute and project objectives, emphasizing applied research with high potential for technology transfer and commercialization.

- Conduct complex, independent research specializing in areas such as advanced materials, microfabrication, quantum devices, and photonic integrated circuits.

- Develop, document, and implement procedures and SOPs for utilization of the RELLIS Campus fab/lab space to enable prototype and low-volume product realization.

- Maintain detailed records of experimental procedures, data, and manufacturing processes; utilize advanced hardware/software for statistical and numerical data analysis.

- Lead preparation and writing of major proposals and grants to secure substantial external funding (state, federal, corporate, and donor).

- Identify, cultivate, and sustain strategic research partnerships with industry and government to co-develop semiconductor technologies and secure sponsored research contracts.

- Represent TSI at scientific meetings, conferences, and industry symposia; present results and promote Institute capabilities and research thrusts.

- Develop and validate technical roadmaps and decision-aid models to align applied research with industry needs and funding priorities.

- Provide leadership and mentorship to students, postdocs, and junior staff on experimental design, data analysis, and technical writing/report preparation.

- Coordinate laboratory and fab activities, including participation in commissioning, maintenance, and operation of semiconductor instrumentation and equipment.

- Ensure strict adherence to all applicable safety standards and protocols within laboratory and cleanroom environments; support continuous improvement of safety culture.

- Prepare high-quality data packages, manuscripts, and technical reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals and proceedings, as appropriate to program objectives.

- Other duties as assigned.
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* Education and Experience:

**- Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a closely related field.

- Eight years of related experience in an applied research setting, with a strong emphasis on semiconductor fabrication, device engineering, or related advanced technology areas.
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* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

**  - Expertise in semiconductor fabrication and microfabrication workflows.

- Experimental design and statistical/numerical data analysis.

- Knowledge of advanced…