Staff Scientist, Cleanroom

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Base: $92,000.00 - $146,750.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Hybrid
Expertise in dry etching systems
Thin film growth experience lpcvd pecvd ald
Hands-on semiconductor device fabrication
Yale University is seeking a Staff Scientist for its Cleanroom, focusing on micro/nanofabrication research. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in dry etching, thin-film deposition, and metrology, along with a passion for teaching and mentoring

Job Summary

  • The Staff Scientist will lead the development and optimization of dry etching systems including O2 asher, RIE, ICP-RIE, and DRIE for cutting-edge research.
  • This role requires extensive hands-on experience managing thin film deposition systems such as CVD, LPCVD, PECVD, and ALD while ensuring seamless integration in complex device architectures.
  • The successful candidate will train and mentor the next generation of scientists and engineers while collaborating with Yale researchers on projects in quantum science and biomedical engineering.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Yale University is seeking a Staff Scientist for its Cleanroom, focusing on micro/nanofabrication research. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in dry etching, thin-film deposition, and metrology, along with a passion for teaching and mentoring.

Salary

Base: $92,000.00 - $146,750.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Expertise in dry etching systems
  • Thin film growth experience LPCVD PECVD ALD
  • Hands-on semiconductor device fabrication
  • Materials characterization using SEM AFM
  • Process optimization with SPC and DOE

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interest in teaching and mentoring
  • Deep knowledge of plasma processes
  • Experience with ultra-high vacuum systems
  • Background in quantum science or photonics
  • Vendor negotiation and procurement skills

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree in related discipline
  • Five years of related experience or equivalent
  • 10+ years hands-on experience preferred
  • Pre-employment background screening required

Work Rights

Not specified

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