Your Future Responsibilities
* Development of metallic thin films and multilayers by magnetron sputtering
* Investigation of process-structure-property relationships of metallic thin films
* Tuning process parameters to achieve targeted properties of metallic thin films (e.g., electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity) under application-relevant conditions
* Working in an advanced ISO5 cleanroom facility, collaborating with process engineers and external suppliers to define requirements, conditions, and parameters related to magnetron sputtering equipment
* Performing data analysis and interpretation using analytical calculations, modeling, and standard statistical methods
* Defining Standard Operating Procedures, documenting Best Known Methods, and preparing IP disclosure reports related to metallic thin film deposition
* Tracking project progress, including reports, deliverables, and milestones
* Contributing to project management and reporting, with regular updates to supervisors and the Research Unit head
* Disseminating project results through publications and conferences
* Collaborating within the Microsystems division on projects involving materials and thin-film technology for applications like MEMS, ion traps, and superconductors
* Generating innovative ideas to enhance device performance
* Contributing constructively to team efforts and maintaining a positive team environment
Your Profile
* PhD in Materials Science, Condensed-matter Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
* Strong background in electronic transport properties, low-temperature physics, and metallic thin film physics
* Hands-on experience with metallic thin film fabrication techniques, especially sputtering, and characterization methods (XRD, AFM, SKPM, TLM, 4-PP, Hall effect measurement, etc.)
* Experience in process optimization, statistical analysis, and modeling
* Practical experience with metal sputtering equipment
* Understanding of structure-property relationships in metallic thin films
* Proficiency in English communication; German is a plus
* Experience in optimizing metallic thin films for electronics, photonics, MEMS, and quantum applications; cleanroom experience is advantageous
* Creative, application-oriented, and problem-solving mindset
* Open-mindedness, inclusiveness, and team player qualities
* Willingness to relocate to Villach, Austria
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