h3Postdoctoral Researcher in the Development of Thin Films and Deposition Processes using Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Experiments /h3pEmpa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology /ppDübendorf, Switzerland /ph3The opportunity /h3pContribute to groundbreaking research on accelerated thin-film and process development for emerging applications such as ferroelectric memory, photonic integrated circuits and next-generation telecommunications. You'll work at the exciting intersection of experimental materials science and materials informatics, collaborating in an interdisciplinary team. /ph3Your tasks /h3ulliConduct physical vapor deposition experiments using advanced PVD processes such as synchronized HiPIMS /liliPerform in-depth materials characterization and surface analysis /liliApply and improve high-throughput experimental workflows including closed-loop thin-film optimization /liliApply AI and Machine Learning for data analysis and modelling /liliDevelop, improve and implement HW/SW concepts and components to automate experiments and enable autonomous experiments /li /ulpThe focus of this position is to use advanced PVD processes to develop state-of-the art thin films, such as piezoelectric and ferroelectric nitrides. You will use synchronized HiPIMS processes to tune the properties and performance of the films. The experiments will be informed by in-situ surface and interface analysis. /ppYour work will make use of our group's unique comprehensive infrastructure for materials and device characterization. In addition, the work will benefit from a unique self-driving thin-film laboratory. This laboratory is currently in development and will include sputter deposition and in-situ surface analysis techniques such as RHEED, AES and XPS. Part of the work is also to optimize the workflows in this laboratory in collaboration with the team. /ph3Your profile /h3ulliPhD degree in physics, materials science, chemistry, electrical engineering or a related discipline /liliKnowledge of UHV and thin-film technology /liliPrior experience in PVD and surface science /liliPrior experience with piezoelectric- or ferroelectric nitrides is an advantage /liliKnowledge of PVD process development and pulsed sputtering is an advantage /liliProficiency in Python programming /liliInterest in lab-automation and working with agentic AI (e.g. Claude Code, Codex) /liliExcellent communication skills in English /liliStrong academic track-record and publication history /liliThe ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary research environment is essential. Personal initiative, ability to work systematically, reliability, responsibility, teamwork and communication skills are a must. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr
Postdoctoral Researcher in the Development of Thin Films and Deposition Processes using Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Experiments Arbeitgeber: Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology
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