9 Nov 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company

National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos"

Department

Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Research Field

Engineering » Electronic engineering

Engineering » Microengineering

Engineering » Chemical engineering

Engineering » Materials engineering

Technology » Vacuum technology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Greece

Application Deadline

31 Jan 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Athens)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

Yes

Offer Description

The National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos” is looking for a post-doctoral fellow experienced in plasma etching and plasma processing for the implementation of the research project "Inorganic nanostructuring to the atomic limit via plasma nanotechnology" project acronym "PlasmaForNano" funded by the Hellenic Foundation for research and Innovation (Excellence projects). The post-doctoral fellow will work with a newly acquired plasma etcher with ICP, RIE and Atomic Layer Etching capability for metal and dielectric etching for various nanoelectronics, photonics, and sensors applications. For more information visit the project webpage www. plasmafornano.eu

The candidate will be responsible for development of plasma etching processes to etch materials in the Institute's new plasma reactor (delivery March 2024) capable of etching with atomic precision. Collaboration with the research team of the project for new etching processes of metals, oxides, and silicon for the fabrication of innovative nanoelectronics, photonics, sensing and other devices with the aim of exploiting the new infrastructure.

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Microengineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Degree in Physics or Chemistry or Engineering (Chemical Engineering or Materials Engineering or Electrical or Electronic or Mechanical Engineering) or other related field

PhD degree in plasma processes or plasma technology or plasma process applications or on semiconductor processing or micro-nano fabrication techniques or high voltage engineering or other related vacuum processes

Specific Requirements

Evaluation criteria

The selection of candidates for the position is carried out after grading the applications submitted according to the following criteria:

No.

Evaluation criteria

Scoring factor / percentage

1.

Experience in etching processes of materials

20%

2.

Experience in clean-room processes for fabrication of micro-nano devices and systems.

40%

3.

Experience in plasma process applications or in physics / chemistry / physical chemistry / diagnostic techniques of plasma / or in vacuum processing / or high voltage engineering

20%

4.

Relevant experience in National or European projects or Scholarship grants

10%

5.

Participation of the candidate in scientific publications in international journals and international conferences in a related field

10%

TOTAL

100%

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Engineering » Microengineering

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information

Benefits

Salary (net per month plus insurance and taxes)

1600-1800 Euro depending on years after PhD. Option for salary plus depending on performance, experience and qualifications. The salary is equivalent to the salary of newly appointed assistant professor. The position is ideal for candidates wishing to return to Greece after studies or work abroad.

Selection process

Interested candidates should send an e-mail with their CVs at the addresses indicated in the expression of interest.

Additional comments

DURATION

6 months minimum extendable until the end of the project (12 months). Starting Date March or April 2024.

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

Clean Room of the laboratory of Nanotechnology and Microsystems, Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NCSR "Demokritos"

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Country

Greece

City

Agia Paraskevi, Attiki

Postal Code

15341

Street

Patriarchou Gregoriou E & 27 Neapoleos Str.

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Agia Paraskevi, Attiki

Website

https: // inn.demokritos.gr/researchgroup/plasma/

https: // inn.demokritos.gr/

https: // www. plasmafornano.eu/

Street

Patriarchou Gregoriou E & 27 Neapoleos Str.

Postal Code

15341

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED