The Micro-Nano characterization & fabrication Facility (MNF) of Fondazione Bruno Kessler supports the research units of the Centre for Materials and Microsystems (CMM) managing laboratories and personnel in two main areas:
- micro-nanofabrication;
- materials characterization.
The Microfabrication Area runs two separate cleanrooms: the Detector Cleanroom, mostly dedicated to the development of radiation sensors, and the MEMS cleanroom, where micro devices and sensors for different applications are developed. It also includes a Testing Area for the automatic and manual parametric/functional device testing, and a packaging cleanroom with tools for device bonding, and for the enclosure of the devices in specific housings.
The Materials Characterization Area runs different laboratories for the physical/chemical analysis of materials, surfaces and interfaces, including techniques like scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS), x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and others.
More information about MNF is available at http://mnf.fbk.eu
Job description
Starting from late-2020, the MNF cleanrooms will be extended and equipped with new fabrication instrumentation, including new equipment for 3D integration of optical and radiation sensors: Wafer Bonding; Wafer Grinding and Thinning; Chemical-Mechanical Polishing and Tungsten Chemical Vapour Deposition. The new instrumentation is expected to integrate and innovate the FBK facility to fulfil nowadays technology requests of photon and radiation detectors.
In this context, we are looking for two Researchers who will be involved in the development of novel 3D-integrated silicon sensors, which requires a quite wide range of processes including: dry etching, thin film deposition, lithography and wafer bonding. with particular reference to the technologies for both Wafer Bonding and dry etching, the main activities to be carried out will be:
Main focus of the activities will be the implementation of the research results for the development of new single photon sensors devices (SiPM and SPAD), but other possible devices will also be included to exploit the research advancement as well. Besides these main topics, the selected candidate will be also encouraged to develop research lines exploiting the opportunities provided by the new instrumentation and to learn about microfabrication processes and techniques for the production of SPAD and SiPM, acquiring the capability to correlate specific microfabrication steps to the functional characteristics of the devices.
The ideal candidate should have:
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Master Degree in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, Materials Engineering or Electronics Engineering;
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knowledge of semiconductor microfabrication processes;
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familiarity with cleanroom fabrication environment and high vacuum tools;
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good knowledge of English language (oral and written);
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flexibility;
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strong teamwork attitude.
Additional knowledges or experiences that will be evaluated:
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PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or related fields or equivalent 3-years research experience;
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experience with Wafer Bonding technologies and complimentary processes;
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knowledge of TCAD tools for device layout design and for process and device simulations;
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knowledge of semiconductor device physics and radiation detectors operating principles;
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scientific publications in the field of semiconductor devices, sensors, photovoltaics;
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visiting scholarships or experiences at international level.
Employment:
Type of contract: fixed term contract (full time)
Gross annual salary: from € 34.500 to € 39.500 (according to competences and experience ot the candidate)
Start date: preferably June 2020 (due to the emergency situation Covid-19 the opportunity to start the activity remotely will be considered)
Duration: 36 months. The contract may be extended where it is consistent with the Foundation’s policies
Workplace: Trento – Povo
Benefits: flexi-time, company subsidized cafeteria or meal vouchers, internal car park, welcome office support for visa formalities, accommodation, social security, public transportation, sport, language courses fees. More info at https://www.welfarefbk.info/
Application:
Candidates are required to submit their application on line via our website: https://jobs.fbk.eu/ and CC eures@regione.piemonte.it
Please make sure to enclose the following documents with your application (pdf format):
Application Deadline: 10th April, 2020