KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
- Undertake research into the growth by MOCVD of graphene, two-dimensional and other novel materials as required by the company’s technology research and development roadmaps
- Develop an understanding of the process spaces and windows of what’s possible with deposition of these materials and then push the boundaries of their characteristic performance capabilities
- Work closely with the technology teams to develop the solutions for new devices and products from a technology and materials perspective symbiotically
- Grow the company’s knowledge base and IP portfolio in the field of novel material MOCVD
- Work with you team and other colleagues to grow a world class materials development research facility and set of capabilities
- Apply experimental processes and practices that enable high levels of scientific rigour and deliver efficient materials development projects
- Analyse, document and record results using the provided toolsets and in accordance with company processes & procedures
- Prepare research project updates for internal review and external meetings to a high standard as and when required
- Qualification to PhD level, or higher-level degree paired with suitable experience
- Significant knowledge and experience of MOCVD
- Awareness of other deposition processes eg, PVD, CVD, MBE, ALD
- Background in materials science, surface science, chemical engineering, chemistry or physics with understanding of gas phase and surface kinetics and fluid dynamics
- Understanding of materials characterisation techniques and interpretation of results for example AFM, SEM, XRD, allowing formulation of definitive conclusions
- Experience in the semi-conductor sector and/or novel materials space with understanding of materials application in technologies and products
- Strong applied, hands-on experimental capabilities, understanding of Design of Experiments (DoE) approach and its advantages, tenacious approach to research and discovery
- Ability to manage own time autonomously, prioritise tasks and workload across activities
- Highly proactive with a considered and organised approach to tasks and a positive approach to achieving targets/objectives
- Ability to present information clearly and appropriately for the audience
Desirable:
- First-hand experience of other semiconductor process tools eg, PVD, CVD, PE-CVD, MBE, ALD
- Experience of materials characterisation techniques, for example Raman spectroscopy AFM, Hall, PL, SEM, XRD, XPS and analysis of results allowing formulation of definitive conclusions
- Cleanroom experience with equipment including thermal evaporation deposition, lithography, reactive etching
- Understanding of solid-state device design and how materials development plugs into this
- Knowledge of two-dimensional materials, technologies, devices and applications
- A relevant professional qualification