Assistant Research Scientist (PREP0004209)
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Thin film growth (and monitoring / optimization of such) via reactive magnetron sputtering
- Measurement, interpretation, analysis, and reporting of structural, chemical, electrical, and electromechanical characteristics of thin films
- Interaction with interdisciplinary partners on publication, reporting, and device prototyping
- Play critical role in writing up research for project reports and archival journals and presenting results at national and international conferences.
Qualifications:
- B.S. in materials science and engineering or related field with an emphasis on semiconductor devices, functional ceramics, or related topics
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