Scientist - Metal-organic chemical vapor phase deposition (MOCVD) nitride semiconductors in Freiburg bei Applied Solid State Physics

Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF is one of the leading research facilities worldwide in the fields of III-V semiconductors and diamond. We develop electronic and optoelectronic devices and systems based on modern micro- and nanostructures. Our technologies find application in areas such as security, energy, communication, health, and mobility.
The focus of your work as a scientist is the investigation of processes for the growth of complex sequences of nitride semiconductor layers by means of metal-organic chemical vapor phase deposition (MOCVD). As part of a team of scientists, engineers and technicians, you will be involved in current research projects to develop innovative electronic and optoelectronic components for applications such as sustainable power electronics.

What you will do

• You develop and optimize existing and novel MOCVD processes.
• You characterize epitaxial films employing optical and atomic force microscopy (AFM) to assess surface morphology as well as capacitance-voltage (CV) and Hall measurements to determine their electrical properties.
• Your combine this data with high-resolution x-ray diffraction (HRXRD), secondary-ion-mass-spectrometry (SIMS), and photoluminescence (PL) measurements to evaluate material quality.
• You carry out analyses of and develop models for the growth kinetics of epitaxy processes.
• You use feedback from the functional characterization of devices that have been manufactured from the deposited layers to improve the epitaxial structures and growth conditions and advance device performance.
• You manage research projects or subprojects and collaborate closely with other groups and departments within the institute.
• You contribute to the acquisition of publicly and privately funded research projects.
• Together with your group manager, you share the scientific responsibility for MOCVD of nitride semiconductor as well as for the safe and effective operation of the required large-scale equipment.
• You support our process engineers and advise them on the operation, optimization and maintenance of the MOCVD tools.

What you bring to the table

• You have a master’s degree or university diploma in one of the following or related fields: Physics, Chemistry, Crystallography, Material Science.
• You have experience in conducting independent research and development, which you can demonstrate, for example, through a doctoral degree.
• You are interested in scientific questions involving epitaxy, crystal growing and growth kinetics and have at least a foundational understanding of semiconductor device physics
• You have prior experience with MOCVD or alternative epitaxial processes.
• You are able to effectively work in a team, have an open mind and a show a high level of intrinsic motivation.
• You can communicate effectively in English (at least B2).
• Ideally, you have some knowledge of German or an interest in learning the language.

What you can expect

• A cooperative and open-minded team
• Excellent working conditions and infrastructure
• An extraordinary level of granted independence and broad access to our scientific equipment
• The opportunity to benefit from our further training and professional development programs
• Company pension scheme
• A family-friendly workplace

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. The position is initially limited to 3 years.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

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