Semiconductor Epitaxy- Postdoctoral Researcher
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Semiconductor Epitaxy- Postdoctoral Researcher

Entry Level | Full-timeEngineering | livermore, CA | 07/30/2025Reference #: REF7313CJob Code: PDS.1 Post-Dr Research Staff 1Organization: EngineeringPosition Type: Post DoctoralSecurity Clearance: Anticipated DOE Q clearance (requires U.S. citizenship and a federal background investigation)Drug Test: Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)Medical Exam: Not applicable Apply Now

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Pay Range

$117,900 - $135,060 Annually for the PDS.1 Level

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Job Description

We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher specializing in the area of epitaxial growth and semiconductor devices. You will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting work in the areas of pulsed power, high power microwaves, and power electronics. This position is in the Materials Engineering Division (MED) of the Engineering Directorate.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

You will

• Conduct research in and development of semiconductor materials and growth.
• Grow tailored diamond films for existing and new programs in high power and high-speed electronics.
• Work closely with an interdisciplinary team consisting of engineers, technicians, and integration experts from LLNL in all aspects of device and system development, to complete project goals.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific or technical journals and present results at external conferences seminars and/or technical meetings.
• Pursue independent (but complementary) research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally.
• Perform all assignments safely in accordance with ES&H, security, and business practice requirements and policies.
• Collaborate with other engineers, scientists and technicians to provide moderately complex to complex engineering solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• PhD in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related fields.
• Significant experience with growth of semiconductor films and their characterization.
• Experience with one or more of the following areas: microfabrication, packaging, or device characterization.
• Ability to write and operate software (e.g. MATLAB, PHYTON, COMSOL, LUMERICAL, ZEMAX, LABVIEW, SOLIDWORK) for data collection and analysis.
• Ability to perform as an innovative experimentalist with a broad range of experience in experimental design, measurement, and data acquisition techniques, including developing innovative solutions to scientific and technical problems.
• Ability to develop independent research projects through publication of peer-reviewed literature.
• Initiative and interpersonal skills and ability to succeed in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

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Position Information

This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years, open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.

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