Staff Scientist, Cleanroom

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut, US
$92,000.00 - $146,750.00; not specified; not speci...
On-site
Dry etching systems (o₂ asher, rie, icp-rie, drie)
Thin film deposition systems (cvd, lpcvd, pecvd, ald)
Advanced metrology techniques
Yale University is seeking a Staff Scientist for its Cleanroom facility in New Haven, Connecticut, focusing on micro/nanofabrication research. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in dry etching and thin-film deposition, alongside a strong interest in teaching and mentoring

Job Summary

  • The Staff Scientist will work closely with talented Yale researchers to support cutting-edge research such as quantum science, integrated photonics, superconductivity, and biomedical engineering.
  • Key responsibilities include leading the development and optimization of dry etching systems and collaborating to manage thin film deposition systems.
  • The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in teaching, with significant hands-on experience in process development and facility management.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Yale University is seeking a Staff Scientist for its Cleanroom facility in New Haven, Connecticut, focusing on micro/nanofabrication research. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in dry etching and thin-film deposition, alongside a strong interest in teaching and mentoring.

Salary

$92,000.00 - $146,750.00; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Dry etching systems (O₂ asher, RIE, ICP-RIE, DRIE)
  • Thin film deposition systems (CVD, LPCVD, PECVD, ALD)
  • Advanced metrology techniques
  • Process development and optimization
  • Cleanroom facility management
  • Equipment service and maintenance

Nice-to-have

  • Plasma-related processes
  • Ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems
  • Statistical process control (SPC)
  • Design of experiments (DOE)

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree in a related discipline and five years of related experience or equivalent
  • 10+ years hands-on experience in dry etching and thin film growth

Work Rights

Not specified

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