Research Scientist – Radiation Detector Technology
Deadline: 31.03.2024
SINTEF
SINTEF er et av Europas største forskningsinstitutt, med flerfaglig spisskompetanse innenfor teknologi, naturvitenskap og samfunnsvitenskap. SINTEF er en uavhengig stiftelse som siden 1950 har skapt innovasjon gjennom utviklings- og forskningsoppdrag for næringsliv og offentlig sektor i inn- og utland. SINTEF har 2100 medarbeidere fra 80 nasjoner og en årlig omsetning på over tre milliarder kroner.
SINTEF Microsystems and Nanotechnology (MiNaLab) (www.minalab.no) is a leading provider of R&D and fabrication services in silicon-based microsystems, including feasibility studies, device design, process development, process integration, process, and device simulation, prototyping and small-scale production. We work in close collaboration with national and international companies and research organisations to develop state-of-the-art and tailor-made sensors and actuators used in a wide range of application areas such as aviation and space, consumer electronics, scientific, medical and industrial instrumentation, renewable energy, production monitoring and industrial sorting, biomedical and environmental technology. We have dedicated research groups covering the fields of Radiation detectors, MEMS, Microoptics, BioMEMS, Medical Sensors and Piezoelectric Microsystems.
We are a highly innovative environment with strong focus on bringing technology from concept stage to market in close cooperation with industry and research institutions across the world, as well as through commercialization of our own technology via licensing and spin-offs.
We are now looking for a Research Scientist within Radiation Detector Technology
We are seeking a candidate with experience and interest in semiconductor (primarily silicon) radiation detectors that can help us in developing our portfolio on custom-made photodetectors (including APDs, SPADs, SiPMs) as well as soft X-ray and particle detectors such as microstrip/pixel detectors, Low Gain Avalanche Detectors (LGAD), Silicon Drift Detectors (SDD) and 3D detectors. The work will include development and production, process integration, numerical simulations, sensor design, sensor characterization, funding acquisition and project management. Here you will be part of a project team responsible for delivering high quality R&D and sensor production to our industrial and academic partners. You should have the ambition and capability to take on a role in further developing the technological forefronts and expanding the activities within our group, both on the technical side and the business side.
You should be dedicated and self-motivated, proactive and creative.
We are looking for candidates matching several of the following qualifications:
Ph.D in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Solid knowledge of semiconductor device physics and fabrication processes
Experience in design and development of silicon photodetectors and/or other types of semiconductor radiation detectors
Familiarity with cleanroom environment and CMOS fabrication tools and methods
Experience in semiconductor device and process simulation tools (TCAD)
Experience in characterisation of radiation detectors and photodetectors
Experience in detector packaging/assembly or ASIC-based detector readout electronics is a plus
Familiarity with applications of radiation detectors in big science experiments (such as high energy physics experiments, synchrotrons and XFELs, and spallation neutron sources) or industry
Scientific and industrial network, and good understanding of industry needs and markets
In addition to technical-scientific competence, we are seeking candidates with the following skills and qualifications:
Team player
High focus on quality and a systematic approach
Ability to take initiative and to generate new ideas
Ability to develop novel components or concepts
Ability to interact and work in close cooperation with customers
Experience from industry
Good communication skills in English is required. Knowledge of Norwegian or a Scandinavian language is desirable, but not required.
We offer
Exciting and challenging work.
The opportunity for in-depth research and development.