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Vacancy Type Post Doc Is Internal Transfer Only No Time-Limited Appointment Length No If Yes, Appointment Length 1 year contingent upon funding Working Title Postdoctoral Research Scholar Anticipated Hiring Range $50,000 - $60,000 Position Number 00107505 Work Schedule Monday-Friday (additional hours as needed) Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.00 Department 140401 - Electrical & Computer Engr. Department 140401 - Electrical & Computer Engr. Job City & State Raleigh, NC Essential Job Duties

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at North Carolina State University has 57 tenured/tenure-track faculty members, over 950 undergraduate students, 580 master’s graduate students, and 260 doctoral graduate students. It is one of the top 5 suppliers of ECE talent at the BS level in the US, and also ranks in the top 10 ECE Departments in total annual research expenditures (ASEE). The department is located in state-of-the-art facilities on NC State University’s Centennial Campus.

NC State also serves as the headquarters for the PowerAmerica Institute, which is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, and is focused on manufacturing next-generation power electronics using wide bandgap semiconductors, such as SiC and GaN. It is also home to state-of-the-art cleanroom and nano-characterization centers housed in in the Nanofabrication Facility (NNF) and Analytical Instrumentation Facility (AIF), respectively.

The NNF is a 7400 sqft Class 100 cleanroom that provides semiconductor-processing capabilities to a variety of science and engineering disciplines. The facility possesses a full range of micro- and nano-fabrication capabilities including photo and electron beam lithography, wet and dry etch, chemical vapor deposition (including atomic layer deposition), vacuum metallization, rapid thermal anneal, and various characterization tools. The NNF is a core nanotechnology user facility in the Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network (RTNN), a site in the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI).

The NNF seeks a talented and industrious experimentalist to join our team for a one-year term as a SiC Fabrication Postdoctoral Researcher. We have recently been awarded a grant from PowerAmerica that funds the development of a number of SiC power device process blocks, including implant mask fabrication, gate oxide formation, interlayer dielectric growth, and ohmic contact metallization. These process blocks will expand NNF’s capabilities and help develop a competency in wide bandgap power device fabrication.

This postdoc position will provide scholarly training in advanced semiconductor fabrication techniques, and help the candidate develop the skills needed to pursue a full-time career in this field. The position is expected to train an individual to pursue a career in large, national semiconductor facilities; the semiconductor fabrication industry; or an academic career that requires a deep understanding of semiconductor fabrication, wide bandgap materials, and/or power device technology.

The primary responsibilities for the new post-doc will be as follows:
- Work in a cleanroom environment
- Develop and execute microfabrication processes for SiC power devices
- Optimize the performance of semiconductor fabrication equipment
- Collaborate with students and research staff
- Help develop short courses based on wide bandgap power devices

Other Work/Responsibilities

- Prepare manuscripts and technical reports
- Develop process control documentation
- Assist with the training of undergraduate and graduate students.

Minimum Experience/Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., M.D., D.V.M., Sc.D.) in appropriate field awarded no more than five (5) years from initial date of postdoctoral appointment.

Departmental Required Skills

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in appropriate field (Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics) awarded no more than five (5) years from initial date of postdoctoral appointment.

The successful candidate should have a track record of publications in high-quality journals and/or conferences, as well as demonstrated experience performing semiconductor device design, fabrication and characterization expertise. The candidate must have the ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

The candidate will be expected to participate in the development of silicon carbide fabrication process blocks. The following skills are therefore desirable:
- Understanding of wide bandgap power devices
- Knowledge of SiC or other wide bandgap materials
- Experience with the fabrication of semiconductor devices (lithography, plasma etching, metallization, thermal processing, etc.)

Required License or Certification

N/A

Special Instructions

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Applicants will receive consideration starting April 1, 2019.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and names and complete contact information for two professional references, including email addresses and phone numbers.

Questions can be sent via e-mail to Dr. Phil Barletta, NNF Director of Operations, at pbarlet@ncsu.edu.

Job Open Date 03/27/2019 Must Be Open Until

Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time. 04/10/2019 Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies? No Proposed Hire Date 07/01/2019 AA/EOE

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn of this opportunity?
   • NCSU Website
   • NCSU Executive Search Services
   • Monster.com
   • CareerBuilder.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Other Online Job Board
   • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
   • Job / Career Fair
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Professional Journal
   • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
   • Professional Organization
   • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
   • NCSU Employee Referral
   • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
   • Other
2. If you selected "Other" for the previous question, please provide the source you learned about this opportunity from.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you or will you have your PhD by start date?
   • Yes
   • No

Application Materials Required Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. Contact Information for References

Optional Documents