Postdoctoral Researcher

Overview

Job Title:

Postdoctoral Researcher

Agency:
Texas A&M Engineering

Department:
Electrical Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary:
Commensurate

Job Location:

Not specified

Job Type:
Staff

Purpose:

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Aggie Fab Nanofabrication Facility at Texas A&M University seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to advance the development of in the broad areas of emerging memory materials and devices, including post silicon MOSFET-based computing such as analog in-memory-computing or 2D-material based FETs, MEMS devices and microsensors, heterogeneous integration/3D packaging, and other broad areas of semiconductor/microelectronics.

• Nanofabrication in the cleanroom and characterization/measurement.
• Develop microfabrication processes of versatile dielectric thin films ranging from electroformed memristors (non-volatile memories) to defect-free high-K gate oxides.
• Develop and fabricate devices based on such materials, take measurements, analyze the outcomes, and publish the results.
• Work in a team environment and contribute to project management and proposal writing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Doctoral degree

• Doctoral degree in materials science, chemistry, electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, physics, chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Familiarity with various electrical device characterizations (high frequency pulses, cryogenic, high temperature environment, etc.) is also a strong plus.
• Ample experiences in nanofabrication in general.
• Experience with fabricating memristors (HfOx, Ta2O5, TiO2, etc.) and other non-volatile memory thin films.
• Experience with fabricating high-k gate oxide films (HfO2, ZrO2, etc.) for advanced field effect transistors.
• Experience with fabricating MEMS and microsensor devices.
• Experience with heterogenous integration and 2.5D/3D packaging.
• Experience in other semiconductor/microelectronic device fabrication.

• Main Campus – College Station, TX.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University leads advanced research in several important national and global areas for the betterment of humanity. Areas of research include power and power electronics, information systems, computer architecture, analog and mixed signals circuits, biomedical imaging, and photonics and semiconductors, with ML/AI infused in several of these research areas. Situated conveniently in the hub of the Dallas–Austin–Houston technology triangle, the department collaborates closely with key players in healthcare, computing, telecommunications, energy, and semiconductor manufacturing sectors.

It also benefits from its proximity to and engagement with the Army Futures Command and the facilities and test-beds available at the Texas A&M System’s RELLIS Campus. With strong support from Texas  robust manufacturing sector and its economy, the department has numerous opportunities to engage in exciting interdisciplinary research partnerships that are shaping the future educational and research landscapes. These partnerships include collaborations and engagement with the Texas A&M Data Science Institute, the Global Cyber Research Institute, the Texas A&M Energy Institute, and the Smart Grid Center.

• Competitive health benefits.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8.25% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
  Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter…