Postdoctoral Scholar in Radiation Effects Electronics

Job Description and Position Requirements

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to perform research under the direction of Professor Aman Haque (Mechanical Engineering) & Professor Doug Wolfe (Materials Science & Engineering).

• Perform electrical characterization on semiconductor devices as a function of radiation exposure. The specimens are discrete wide bandgap devices (diodes and transistors), as well as larger systems (field programmable gate arrays, memory).
• Collaborate with national lab(s) to perform experiments that mimic ionizing radiation.
• Perform modeling and/or experimental analysis (microscopy, spectroscopy) to investigate the fundamentals of radiation effects in electronics.
• Analyze data.
• Disseminate findings in journals and conferences.

• Must have Ph.D. by the start of the appointment in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical/Materials/Nuclear Engineering or a related discipline.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must pass the Sandia National Lab Screening and receive approval to the National Lab.
• Excellent foundation on semiconductor device physics, reliability.
• Hands on experience with device and system (FPGA, memory) characterization.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills.
• Experience in radiation effects (single event, total ionize dose, displacement damage) is very helpful.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter describing their interest in the position, a CV including a publication list, and names & contact information of up to three references.

This is a term appointment, funded for one year from the date of hire, with a possibility of renewal.

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University Park, PA