Postdoctoral Fellow / Process Engineer for metal assisted chemical etching — ETH Zürich
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- fixed-term
- Posted
- 4 days ago
Role overview
Postdoctoral Fellow / Process Engineer for metal assisted chemical etching
100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken
The X-ray Imaging Professorship is dedicated to advancing the clinical translation of grating-based X-ray interferometry in close collaboration with industrial partners.
- Postdoctoral Fellow / Process Engineer for metal assisted chemical etching
- 100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken
- Your responsibilities
- Fabricate and process samples on 4-inch silicon wafers using UV photolithography, thin-film deposition, thermal treatments, and metal-assisted chemical etching (MacEtch)
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities
- Fabricate and process samples on 4-inch silicon wafers using UV photolithography, thin-film deposition, thermal treatments, and metal-assisted chemical etching (MacEtch)
- Perform structural and dimensional characterization using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and profilometry
- Document fabrication procedures, process results, and experimental findings in a structured and traceable manner
- Analyze data, prepare technical reports, and contribute to project deliverables
- Present research outcomes at international conferences, scientific symposia, and internal workshops
- Disseminate results through high-impact scientific publications and collaborative research activities Profile
- We are seeking a highly motivated professional with a strong collaborative mindset, a hands-on approach to problem solving, and a demonstrated ability to deliver results in a dynamic research environment.
- PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or a closely related discipline
- Proven experience working in semiconductor cleanroom environments, with a solid understanding of semiconductor processing and hands-on expertise in photolithography and scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
Application process
- As part of a multidisciplinary team of academic and industrial researchers, you will contribute to the development and optimization of next-generation fabrication technologies with direct relevance to advanced X-ray imaging applications.
- The SNSF-funded project ABSOLUTE (n A noassem B led cataly S t and electr O chemica L processing for h U ge aspec T ratio microstructur E s) focuses on developing an innovative catalyst concept for defect control in metal-assisted chemical etching (MacEtch) of silicon.
- The project aims to overcome key challenges in the fabrication of high-aspect-ratio microstructures by improving process reliability, scalability, and manufacturing quality. Job description
- In this role, your primary responsibility will be to expand and enhance our MacEtch testing capabilities across a broad range of feature sizes and aspect ratios.
- You will investigate defect formation mechanisms, optimize process parameters, assess scalability, and contribute to the development of robust fabrication processes that enable the production of complex silicon microstructures for future X-ray optical components.
- You will contribute to cutting-edge research in:
- Integration, qualification, and performance assessment of an advanced and unconventional microfabrication process
- Systematic optimization of fabrication parameters to improve process robustness, reproducibility, and scalability
Additional details
- 100%, Zurich, fixed-term
- The project aims to overcome key challenges in the fabrication of high-aspect-ratio microstructures by improving process reliability, scalability, and manufacturing quality.
- Disseminate results through high-impact scientific publications and collaborative research activities
Notes and original content
- Job description
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