We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research Scientist to join Prof. Jiyoung Kim’s laboratory. The successful candidate will take a leading role in conducting and managing advanced research projects focused on semiconductor devices, fabrication processes, and characterization. This position requires a proactive individual who can drive research initiatives including experiments, data generation-organization, presentations and reports, particularly, proposal writing as well. The research scientist is required to publish high impact journal/conference papers, manage laboratory operations/maintenance/upgrades, and provide mentorship/teaching to junior researchers as well.

Master’s degree in a field directly related to specified research area and two (2) years of directly applicable experience conducting research related to the specified field of study.

Ph.D. in a field related to semiconductor device process integration (such as Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics), with a minimum of 10 peer-reviewed journal and conference papers published as the first author within the last 3 years.

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Research Leadership: Independently lead, execute, and manage research projects related to semiconductor devices, processing, and characterization. The candidate must successfully operate various vacuum systems, such as ALD, ALE, CVD, PVD, and characterization. And the candidate should have extensive and intensive knowledge on semiconductor device electrical performance and characterization. The candidate should also have extensive hands-on experience in cleanroom fabrication and semiconductor metrology tools as well as semiconductor electrical characterization.
Data Management & Reporting: Organize research data systematically and prepare comprehensive technical reports summarizing project progress and outcomes.
Academic Publishing: Write and submit high-quality research articles for peer-reviewed journals and academic conferences.
Grant Writing: Actively participate in drafting and developing research proposals to secure external funding.
Laboratory Management: Take a primary role in overseeing lab operations, ensuring safety compliance, managing equipment, and maintaining a productive research environment.
Mentorship: Provide direct and indirect guidance, training, and mentorship to graduate and undergraduate students within the laboratory.

Internal candidates may receive preference

A remote work schedule is not available for this position.

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Please include a list of the ten most important published papers as the first author that you have written.

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