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Job description
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
Position Title: Research Scientist (Quantum Technologies)
Location: Albany, NY
Category: Research
Job Type: Full-Time
Posted On: Thu Sep
Position Summary, Research Scientist (Quantum Technologies)
The Research Scientist will support the development and optimization of superconducting materials and processes in a 300mm semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role will conduct materials research, process development, and advanced characterization; collaborate with industry, academic, and government research partners; and help transition emerging technologies from research to commercialization. The position also supports customer engagements, technical reporting, and publications that advance NY Creates' leadership in next-generation semiconductor and quantum technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Establish familiarity with 300mm wafer-scale processing technologies and wafer fab operational software (SiView) to create and update process flows, in concert with 300 mm wafer fab process engineers.
Conduct research on superconducting materials and interfaces deposited at 300mm wafer scale, characterize them at room temperature with inline metrology equipment and applicable offline characterization techniques available on site (sputter-profiling XPS, TEM, cross-sectional SEM, SIMS), and partner with fab team to identify fruitful avenues for performance improvement, characterize such improvements, establish design rules, and develop process design kits for use by NY Creates partners (research labs, academia, companies).
Work with research partners (Brookhaven National Lab, AFRL, NIST, JPL, LPS, etc.) to obtain cryogenic characterization data to guide improvements of materials and processes.
Grow research partnerships with leading research institutions.
Support NY Creates engagements with commercial entities that seek to leverage NY Creates research to advance their business needs.
Help establish NY Creates as a leader in emerging technology areas through world-class research that aims to accelerate new technologies towards commercial adoption.
Work with the team and supervisor on creating reports, and publications.
Other reasonable duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications, Research Scientist (Quantum Technologies)
Ph.D. degree from college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
Research experience in one or more areas of the following: superconducting materials and superconducting devices, cryogenic characterization.
This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.
Preferred Qualifications, Research Scientist (Quantum Technologies)
Ph.D. thesis work on superconducting materials and devices from top tier university
Track-record of publications in high impact factor journals, in areas relating to superconducting materials and devices for digital electronics and/or quantum computing.
Experience working in large teams
Benefits:
Medical, Vision, and Dental
Competitive Pay and PTO
Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
Basic / Optional Life Insurance
Post-Retirement Health Insurance
Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
Optional employee contributed retirement account.
Location:
257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203
Salary Range:
$85,000 - $130,000
*Posted salary rates are determined upon experience and education
Additional Information:
NOTE: Some positions require access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, or restricted programs where U.S. Government authorization may be required.
For positions requiring such access, offers of employment are contingent upon the employer being able to obtain the necessary authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other government agencies. The decision to pursue an export license application is at The Research Foundation for SUNY's sole discretion. Proof of status may be required prior to employment in connection with necessary authorizations.
Employment is with the Research Foundation for SUNY. The Research Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply please call Human Resources at .
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