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Assistant Research Scientist - Materials Science & Engineering

Inside Higher Ed, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709

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Position overview Position title:

Assistant Research Scientist

Salary range:

The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. The current full-time base salary range for this position is $124,200 - $156,000.

Percent time:

100

Anticipated start:

Fall 2025

Position duration:

1 year with the possibility of renewal depending on availability of funding and satisfactory performance

Position Description Professor Ramesh runs a large complex oxide growth cluster consisting of multiple (3) excimer lasers and 11 chambers in his lab. The center-pieces of the growth center are four reflection high-energy electron diffraction (RHEED) equipped chambers in which one can monitor the intensity oscillations as a function of time, enabling one to maintain a nearly perfect surface throughout the entire structure. These systems allow for growth of oxides with real-time, in situ monitoring at up to 300 mTorr pressures of O2. The remaining systems are optimized for high-throughput of a wide range of materials. The lab houses a 200mm PVD system for scale up activities as well as a UHV PVD system for nonoxides. In addition to this, he has developed extensive structure, surface, and electronic testing facilities within his own facilities. This is augmented by access to user facilities both within the department, the college of engineering and campus.

Responsibilities

Be the Berkeley technical lead for the DARPA-NGMM project

Oversee the synthesis of ferroelectric materials on STO/Si wafers

Carry out structural and electrical metrology to validate the process

Coordinate with researchers at UT Austin and Rice University to transfer the process to TIE Fab

Write patent disclosures and publications

Disseminate research results through lead-authored publications in refereed conference proceedings and/or journals and participation in conferences and standard workgroups

Oversee (partial) postdoc working on the project

Qualifications Basic qualifications

Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree)

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering or related-discipline with appropriate postdoctoral research experience

At least 5-7 years of experience in oxide thin film synthesis using physical vapor deposition

Work in industrial lab will be valuable

Expertise in structural and electrical metrology of ferroelectrics

A good understanding of process integration of oxide ferroelectrics on Si for memory applications

Excellent people skills and ability to work with a broad spectrum of professionals

Ability to interact positively with federal funding agencies along with excellent communication skills

Application Requirements Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter (Optional)

Research Statement - Please discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research.

Reference Requirements

3 required (contact information only)

Apply link:

https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05093

Help contact:

rramesh@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley:

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community. The University is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For more information, refer to UC Berkeley policies on nondiscrimination and confidentiality of letters of reference.

Job location:

Berkeley, CA

To apply:

https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05093

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