Complex permittivity measurements of materials (CHIPS)

Overview

This PREP position focuses on developing traceable standards for 5G, 6G, and beyond. The position requires finite element simulations, programming, network analysis, dimensional metrology, and other skills. The position will use on-wafer and resonator methods to develop standards for mmWave industry to validate the authenticity of integrated circuits and materials. Measurement techniques include balanced circular disk resonators. Note that salary is at the candidate's graduate program rate.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in physics, materials science engineering, or a related field.
• 2 years of relevant experience with on-wafer calibration, and materials metrology.
• Familiarity with programming in MATLAB.
• Experience with HFSS, Circuit, and Q3D.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Research Proposal

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• The PREP student will coordinate all stakeholder engagement to understand industries need and coordinate regular updates to solicit feedback.
• The PREP student will design, simulate, and assemble on-wafer electronics for mmWave test and measurement.
• The PREP student will design, simulate, and assemble resonator methods for mmWave test and measurement.
• With the measurement systems integrated, the PREP student will perform all measurements and analysis on the data.
• In coordination with NIST researcher, the PREP student will develop and carry out on-wafer metrology.