Job title: Postdoctoral Researcher
Company: Texas A&M University
Job description: Job Title Postdoctoral ResearcherAgency Texas A&M EngineeringDepartment Electrical EngineeringProposed Minimum Salary CommensurateJob Location College Station, TexasJob Type StaffJob DescriptionWhy work for Texas A&M Engineering?Who we areTexas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.Purpose:The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and AggieFab 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.Responsibilities:
- 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.
What we need:
- Doctoral degree
- No experience required
What is helpful:
- 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 material characterizations including Raman, xray diffraction, SEM-EDS etc.
- A record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at scientific conferences, patents, or any similar demonstrated public impact.
Work Location:
- Main Campus – College Station, TX.
About Electrical and Computer Engineering: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.Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:
- 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% 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 LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
- Tuition assistance
- Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.
Helpful Applicant InformationRequired Materials for Application:
- Resume/CV
- Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
- Letter of interest
Compensation Philosophy:
- Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
- Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
- Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.
Employment Eligibility Verification
- If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Expected salary:
Location: College Station, TX
Job date: Sun, 16 Jun 2024 06:36:45 GMT
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