RESEARCH ENGINEERING/ SCIENTIST ASSOCIATE IV

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Overview

The primary role of this research scientist is to contribute to a University research program on the development and production of silicon diffractive optics, both immersion gratings and grisms. Depending on the candidate's skills and interests, he or she may have the option to become involved in a number of other possible areas including (1) Fabrication of flight hardware for spectroscopy from space; (2) Design and development of high-resolution IR spectrographs; (3) Development of optical instrumentation for the Hobby Eberly Telescope; and (4) Astronomical research on young stellar objects. Ideally, the candidate should have broad experience with sample preparation and process/inspection tools. Current processes and tools include photolithography, dry and wet etch techniques, sputtering, SEM, ellipsometry, profilometry. Experience with visible and infrared optical bench measurements and cryogenic techniques is also highly desirable. A critical responsibility will be management of the interaction of the project with external vendors (schedule and technical requirements, development work, etc.). Knowledge of or interest in astronomy is also desirable but not essential.

Requirements

Required qualifications: Ph.D. degree with major coursework in the field of assignment and two years of related experience or master's degree and four years of related experience, or bachelor's degree and six years of related experience. Required training in laser, laboratory safety and regulatory compliance. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree in physical science or relevant engineering discipline, 3 or more years laboratory experience. Broad experience with silicon fabrication and process inspection tools, including any of the following: photolithography, wet and dry etching, sputtering. Experience with visible and infrared optical measurements, and other diagnostic tools (SEM, AFM, ellipsometry, profilometry). Experience with cryogenic infrared instruments. Excellent written, oral, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and in collaborative group environments. Experience with applications in Windows and Unix platforms. Interest in astronomy.

Responsibilities

Fabrication of silicon gratings for astronomical applications. Development and maintenance of equipment and processes for lithographic fabrication of gratings and for infrared optical measurements for grating evaluation. Management of the University of Texas silicon grating lab. Management of project interaction with external vendors. Fabrication of flight hardware for spectroscopy from space, optical design and development of high-resolution IR spectrographs, development of optical instrumentation for Hobby Eberly Telescope, astronomical research on young stellar objects.

Application

http://www.utexas.edu/hr/empl/ Refer to job number 070618014208