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Associate Research Physicist- Diamond Synthesis

Employer
Princeton University
Location
Princeton, NJ
Closing date
Oct 7, 2022

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OverviewThe Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is a world-class fusion energy research laboratory managed by Princeton University for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. PPPL is dedicated to developing the scientific and technological knowledge base for fusion energy. The Laboratory advances the fields of fusion energy and plasma physics research to develop the scientific understanding and key innovations needed to realize fusion as an energy source for the world.

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) has an Associate Research Physicist position available that will be focusing in the field of plasma-based growth and doping of epitaxial diamond materials for quantum technologies. This research will focus will be on plasma-based fabrication and processing of diamond and diamond-based materials, including post-growth material characterization.

The Associate Research Physicist will join a research team working on this application, comprising experts in experimental and theoretical plasma physics, as well as materials and processing scientists from the PPPL, Princeton University, and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. It is anticipated that the candidate will establish and maintain a close scientific collaboration with the members of the team, including travel to directly collaborate with team members. There is an opportunity for the candidate to visit growth labs in Australia for an extended time period.
ResponsibilitiesThis position will be expected to grow epitaxial diamond using plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) reactors and characterize the resulting material using various instruments. The results of this work will be used for development of new co-doping protocols, recipes, and devices, for diamond quantum sensing applications. The position will work in support of a DOE microelectronics grant and may involve collaboration with industry partners.

*Core Duties: *

The candidate will carry out diamond synthesis research using PECVD reactors to grow, dope and characterize diamond samples and devices. The candidate will be responsible for:
* Diamond substrate preparation, utilizing 3rd party contractors and in-house cleaning, preparation, and characterization tools- (20%)
* Operation of plasma reactors for development of epitaxial synthesis recipes and assistance with plasma diagnostics experiments- (20%)
* Operation of plasma reactors for fabrication of test device layers and samples for external users- (20%)
* Post-growth sample characterization, including in-house tools and external contractors and collaborator services- (20%)
* Development of new diamond synthesis techniques for quantum co-doping applications- (20%)
Qualifications*Education and Experience: *

* Must have a PhD in materials science, solid state physics and chemistry, plasma science, engineering, or other closely related field.
*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: *

* Experience in plasma processing, for example involving growth or etching and some form of solid state or thin film materials characterization.
* Experience with diamond is not specifically required.
*Physical Requirements: *

* Must be able to interact with laboratory equipment, such as loading samples into a vacuum reactor chamber.
*Working Conditions: *

* Regular office or lab setting, remote work may be available from time to time after candidate has familiarized themselves with the work and has strong grasp on responsibilities.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO IS THE LAW
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from participation in certain foreign government talent recruitment programs. All PPPL employees are required to disclose any participation in a foreign government talent recruitment program and may be required to withdraw from such programs to remain employed under the DOE Contract.
Standard Weekly Hours40.00Eligible for OvertimeNoBenefits EligibleYesProbationary Period180 daysEssential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)NoPhysical Capacity Exam RequiredNoValid Driver's License RequiredNo #LI-CL1

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