Job Description:

• Develop epitaxial processes for selective and non-selective growth of Ge and SiGe layers on Si substrates.
• Improve baseline processes for high-quality SiGe and Ge epitaxy: control uniformity and thickness and minimize threading dislocation density.
• Design epitaxial structures and develop processes for Ge and SiGe photodetectors (PD) and electro-absorption modulators (EAM) devices, integrating Ge/SiGe devices into Silicon photonic circuits.
• Troubleshoot to maintain tool and process quality. Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Out-of-Control Plans, and other technical documentation to maintain processes and tools.
• Perform metrology and characterization of SiGe and Ge epilayers (e.g., dopant and thickness uniformity, surface roughness, crystal quality, stress, carrier lifetime, etc.).
• Correlate SiGe and Ge crystal defects (type and density) with device performance and yield, and with device processing conditions.
• Provide technical support for technology transfer and process release requirements.
• Prepare technical presentations and papers for meetings, conferences and journals.

Requirements:

• PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Microelectronics Engineering, or closely related fields are welcome to apply.
• Prior 3 to 5 years direct experience in SiGe/Ge epitaxy and materials characterization.
• Working knowledge and prior hands-on experience in Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies, statistical root cause analysis, and problem-solving methods, is desired.
• Understanding of epitaxial system hardware is advantageous.
• Knowledge and prior hands-on experience on basic process characterization techniques such as SEM/TEM, EDX, SIMS, AFM, Ellipsometry is advantageous.
• Possess good interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with ability to deliver clear and concise messages to both internal and external stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities - Process Integration

• Plan the integration flow with device designers
• Draft the runsheet by translating the flow into process steps and capturing necessary shortloops
• Perform the DoE with process module teams
• Track the lot and report the progress
• Identify failure modes/root causes and address the problems by proposing changes
• Must be good at documentation and written communication

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Microelectronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
• A basic understanding of the semiconductor processes is preferred.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in semiconductor processes (Diffusion, Wet Clean, CMP, ECP, Litho, Etch, CVD, PVD, etc.) will add advantages.
• Must be a team worker with the project stakeholders (device design, process module, and equipment/facility).

We are seeking passionate scientists who wish to develop innovative methods in the metagenomic assembly field. Our lab is focused on leveraging new technologies to better study microbial populations and their impact on human health. In this context, our lab has extensive experience in metagenomic analysis and has developed several widely used tools in this field. We?re now focusing on new methods to obtain a comprehensive catalogue of complete genomes at the strain level from metagenomic samples, which can be further leveraged for comparative genomic analysis.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a highly interdisciplinary environment, with unique access to next-generation sequencing technologies and a wide range of samples. Solutions developed during this project will have direct applications to ongoing and new microbiome research projects in the lab, particularly in studying antimicrobial resistance and skin diseases.

The Nagarajan Lab is based in the Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) which is the national flagship program for genomic sciences in Singapore with a mission to use genomics to improve public health and national prosperity. Singapore is a highly cosmopolitan city-state at the cross-roads of Asia with one of the highest standards of living in the world.

The GIS provides an internationally competitive remuneration package and relocation assistance.

Requirements:

• PhD in Computational Biology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering/Genomics
• Strong analytical and programming skills (Python, C++, UNIX environment).
• Candidates with significant experience in assembly algorithms will be strongly preferred.

How To Apply: E-mail cover letter, research statement, curriculum vitae, and contactdetails of at least three referees to Niranjan Nagarajan ([email protected])

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.