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Senior Project Scientist - Nanofabrication

Job ID

6541

Location

SLAC - Menlo Park, CA

Part-Time

Temporary

SLAC Job Postings

Position Overview:

The SLAC Nanofabrication Facility (Nano-X), within the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL), a directorate of SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, a research facility operated by Stanford University, is seeking a Senior Nanofabrication Scientist with expertise in designing, simulating, fabricating, and utilizing novel x-ray optics. An in-depth understanding of nanofabrication methods including thin film deposition (sputtering, atomic layer deposition, ebeam evaporation), characterization (FIB/SEM, AFM, ellipsometer, various microscopies), etching (various dry and wet etching technique), and patterning (optical, ion, and ebeam lithography). The senior nanofabrication scientist will be responsible for leading the development of novel nanofabrication techniques and devices for Nano-X scientific programs. Hands-on work in a clean room environment will be central parts of this job. The senior nanofabrication scientist will also be responsible for some construction and instrument installation/commissioning work related to etching and deposition instruments at Nano-X. Work will be performed jointly at Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.

Note: This is a 1-year fixed term position with the possibility of extension. Assignment duration is contingent upon project needs and funding availability.

**Your specific responsibilities include** :

+ Developing novel nanofabrication techniques and devices for Nano-X scientific programs.

+ Hands-on work in a cleanroom environment.

+ Construction and instrument installation/commissioning for etching and deposition instruments at Nano-X.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

+ **Ph.D. in physics, engineering, materials sciences, chemistry, or related fields and at least 15 years of experience with nanofabrication techniques in patterning, etching, deposition and metrology.**

+ **Record of initiating and leading scientific research projects in nanofabrication.**

+ **Experience in installation and construction aspects for specialty gases.**

+ **Research/publication record commensurate with level of work experience.**

+ **Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts.**

+ **Ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse population.**

+ **Ability to collaborate across organizations and manage/lead cross-functional efforts.**

**SLAC employee competencies** :

+ Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.

+ Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.

+ Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.

+ Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.

+ Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.

+ Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.

+ Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.

Physical requirements and working conditions:

+ Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

+ SLAC is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory operated by Stanford University and based in Menlo Park, CA. Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work

**Work Standards** :

+ Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

+ Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1¿General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf

+ Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu

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+ Classification Title: Project Scientist

+ Job code: 0112

+ Employment Duration: 1-year fixed term

The expected pay range for this position is $90,000 - $165,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.