Thermal Conductivity Researcher

Title

Thermal Conductivity Researcher

Denton, University of North Texas

UNT-College of Science – Physics Department

Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code

$50.00 per hour

0.48

Not Retirement Eligible

Work with graduate students to establish the 3‑omega experiment to measure thermal conductivity of thin films.

Ph.D. in Physics or related field.

Ph.D. with industry experience in infrared sensors.

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

• Design the experimental setup for thermal conductivity measurements using the 3‑omega technique.
• Assess the performance of the lock‑in amplifier and suggest modifications to the experimental set up to enable high‑frequency range measurements.
• Design heater pads on selected substrates, optimizing geometry for radial heat flow and estimating thermal penetration depth.
• Review literature to obtain appropriate equations for measuring thermal conductivity.
• Compare measured values with standards for SiO₂, quartz, Si, TiN.

• Communicate with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Moving in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods.
• Moving between work sites.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Performing repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, or fingers.

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Yes.

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