Job Title: Research Associate

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Title of Manager/Supervisor: Assistant Professor

Number of Employees Reporting to this Position: 2

Range: 55,000- 65,000 based on experience

Position Summary: This position will be responsible for working on the planarization of sophisticated interconnect structures, which are crucial for improving the performance and reliability of integrated circuits. In addition, the post-doctoral research will focus on the development and optimization of chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) and post-CMP cleaning techniques.

General Purpose: Synthesis of abrasive particles, surface modification, formulation of CMP slurry, and development of post-CMP cleaning solution on grant-funded research through multiple industries.

Position Responsibilities: Characterize the thin films and the associated CMP slurries using a number of experimental techniques.

Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University's Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified

Education:

Minimal Qualifications: Ph.D., in Chemical, Mechanical, and Materials engineering is required.

Experience:
Preferred Experience:

• Experienced with semiconductor device processing with expertise in chemical mechanical planarization of a variety of metallic and dielectric thin films and heterogeneous structures containing them.


• Experienced with atomic force microscopy in both contact and noncontact operating modes and simulation of nanomaterials.


• Record published original research related to semiconductors, nano-particles, and simulations in reputed journals.


• Experienced with working on multiple grants-funded projects and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).