PhD in Low-Temperature Plasma Modelling for Semiconductor Processing

Introduction

Are you eager to combine your physics knowledge with your programming skills Do you like studying physical systems with wide impact in society Then this PhD position is ideal for you!

Job Description

• This PhD project aims to develop advanced fluid models for low-temperature plasmas operating at low pressure targeting applications in the semiconductor industry. The project will focus on improving the physical description of low-collisionality regimes by resolving the momentum balance of individual plasma species.
• You will implement new modelling approaches in state-of-the-art plasma simulation platforms such as nonPDPSIM and HPEM in the context of plasma etching and EUV-induced plasmas.
• You will join the group of Elementary Processes in Gas Discharges at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) a leading research group in plasma physics having the opportunity to work collaboratively with several graduate and undergraduate students.
• You will benefit from close interaction with semiconductor partners including ASML.

Job Requirements

• A masters degree (or an equivalent university degree)in Physics or Engineering.
• Programming proficiency (e.g. in Fortran C Python or Matlab).
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and interested in collaborating with industrial partners.
• Motivated to develop your teaching skills and coach students.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Conditions of Employment

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful green campus within walking distance of the central train addition we offer you:

• Full-time employment for four years with an intermediate assessment after nine months. You will spend a minimum of 10% of your four-year employment on teaching tasks with a maximum of 15% per year of your employment.
• Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme paid pregnancy and maternity leave partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities scale P (min. 3059 - max. 3881).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
• An excellent technical infrastructure on-campus childrens day care and sports facilities.
• Unlimited access to the modern oncampus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• An allowance for commuting working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

About us

We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13000 students and more than 7000 staff forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven a worldleading tech region with more than 7000 hightech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI photonics semiconductors and advanced manufacturing Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.

The Department of Applied Physics and Science Education is a research-driven department housing high-quality educational programs all featuring strong connections between research and education. Our research is clustered in three focal areas: Fluids Bio and Soft Matter (FBSM); Plasmas and Beams (PB); and Nano Quantum and Photonics (NQP). Our shared ambition is to equip the next generation of engineers of the future with the knowledge and the skills they will need to impact science innovation and society from regional to global scales.

Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more Please contact the hiring manager Dr. Tiago Cunha Dias .

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Application

We invite you to submit a complete application by using the apply button. The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references. Kindly note that we may reach out to references at any stage of the recruitment process. We recommend notifying your references upon submitting your application.

Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. We give priority to complete applications.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.

Please note

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