Senior researcher
The work will entail: The candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team of scientists working to advance
the current state-of-the-art in advanced metrologies to characterize, test, model, and validate
the structure-processing-property relationships of polymeric materials and material interfaces for
heterogeneous integration in semiconductor packaging. The candidate will plan and conduct research
on the use of Brillouin, low-frequency Raman (LFR) and fluorescence lifetime imaging (FLIM) microscopy
to study the local mechanical properties of materials relevant to semiconductor packaging applications.
This position will be a one-year appointment.
Accurate Cure Kinetics, Stress, Mechanical Properties and Warpage Measurements for Next-Generation Microelectronics Packaging under Device Relevant Conditions (CHIPS Funded Project)
- Ph.D. in physics, chemistry, materials science, or related discipline
- Background in Raman and Brillouin light scattering techniques required, including expertise in
instrumentation development - Background in fluorescence lifetime microscopy required, including experimental experience in
both time and frequency domain methods - Experience in the use of microscopy techniques for the measurement of viscoelastic properties
of polymeric materials - Skills and experience in the development of Python code for custom instrument automation
- Strong data analysis and Python programming skills for processing large datasets, fitting models,
and producing publication-quality figures. - Track record of technical writing (peer-reviewed papers, technical reports) and communicating
results to mixed audiences. - Demonstrated ability to lead projects, mentor students/postdocs, and coordinate cross-
functional collaborations. - Ability to work on-site in a laboratory setting in Gaithersburg, MD and meet all safety/training
requirements.
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Plan, design, and characterize the performance of advanced microscopes based on Brillouin
scattering, Raman scattering and fluorescence lifetimes - Characterize the mechanical properties of complex polymeric materials using these microscopy
methods - Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team working to characterize, test, and model polymeric
materials relevant to semiconductor packaging applications - Participate in the characterization of the mechanical properties of candidate Research Grade
Test Materials - Publish results in refereed scientific journals and present results at scientific conferences and
meetings