Research Associate - Characterization of GaN Devices

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany and is a leading applied research organization. Around 32 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology ISIT offers a future-oriented research and production environment for a total of about 190 employees and several site partners in Itzehoe with a technology-oriented equipment park, two 8" clean rooms and approximately 700 m² of laboratory space. As an enabler between research and development on the one hand and commercial application on the other, Fraunhofer ISIT is an exciting employer with innovative prospects.
Our »Power Electronics« business area focuses on the development of gallium nitride-based processes and devices. This includes lateral AlGaN/GaN HEMTs, vertical GaN MOSFETs and diodes, as well as GaN-based MEMS, sensors and microelectronic devices, and the development and adaptation of processes for the reliable production of these.

What you will do

Static and dynamic electrical characterization of GaN-based devices at wafer level and in packages (from test structures to high-performance devices with e.g. several 100A / 1200V)
Development and establishment of new measuring techniques for the characterization of GaN devices
Development, design and application of test structures and measurement specifications for the in-line characterization of novel devices during production
Supplementary material science characterization of devices during and after production (e.g. SEM, XRD, AFM)
Application of compact models to evaluate and model component properties
Supervision of students during electrical and materials science characterization
Independent processing of work packages within forward-looking research projects with various internal and external actors from industry and research
Documentation and communication of the results internally as well as to customers and capitalization of the results through publications and patents

What you bring to the table

Completed scientific university degree (Master's/Diploma/Doctorate) in physics, electrical engineering, materials science, or a comparable discipline
Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing technologies and processes, preferably GaN-specific
Experience in the characterization of semiconductor processes and devices
Knowledge of modeling electrical circuits as well as device modeling using SPICE
Advantagous: Experience in the materials science characterization of semiconductor processes and devices, device development and process and device simulation (TCAD)
Proficiency in written and spoken English and German
A high degree of independence, initiative and commitment
The ability to quickly familiarize yourself with new challenges and to thrive while taking on responsibility in a team environment

What you can expect

Flexible working hours and support in balancing private and professional life
30 days of vacation per year as well as time off on bridge days and between Christmas and New Year
Occupational health management and company pension scheme (VBL)
Corporate Benefits
Subsidy for the Deutschlandjobticket
Free employee parking
Internal and external training opportunities
Space for independent work and active participation in shaping the future through your ideas
Direct communication and flat hierarchies for a smooth workflow

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. The position is initially limited to 2 years. However, we are interested in long-term cooperation.

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any technical questions about this position, please contact:
Mr. Dr. Michael Mensing
michael.mensing@isit.fraunhofer.de

If you have any questions about the recruiting process, please contact:
Ms Vivien Wilkens
vivien.wilkens@isit.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology ISIT

www.isit.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 76179

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