Staff Scientist - TID Sensors

Position Overview:

The Technology Innovation Directorate at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a talented Staff Scientist to join our team and be responsible for designing, fabricating, assembling, and testing a variety of sensors to meet the needs of the Lab¿s mission.

The Sensors Department is part of TID¿s Instrumentation Division and is responsible for delivering the sensor technologies for many of the scientific programs at SLAC. As a Staff Scientist in this department, you will work side by side with our nation's leading scientific minds while also performing R&D on future approaches and technologies in the area of instrumentation. We pride ourselves in complex system design spanning concept, design, testing and operation and maintenance of high-speed data acquisition and electrical control systems for research instrumentation. Members of our team are encouraged to work in a variety of areas, supporting multiple diverse designs in a dynamic, energetic environment which values work life balance and comes with all of the benefits of being an employee of Stanford University.

Some of our current key projects from Instrumentation Division include the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) x-ray laser and high speed x-ray detectors, FACET high energy electron accelerator, Cosmic Microwave Background Stage 4 (CMB-S4) telescope array to be deployed in the Andes, Light Dark Matter eXperiment (LDMX) and Cryogenic Dark Matter Search (CDMS), artificial retina development in collaboration with Stanford University, and development of flight hardware for future space telescopes.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide innovative solutions to the many experiments that SLAC is involved with both now and in the future. Photolithographic mask design, development and optimization of fabrication processes, advanced device packaging and electrical test qualification for the unique requirements of SLAC experiments will be expected. Hands-on work in a cleanroom environment will be a central part of this job. Documenting results and procedures via internal notes and through peer-reviewed publications will also be expected.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, fabrication, assembly and test of semiconductor sensors for x-ray and particle detection
• Lead and advance detector state-of-the-art to enable the Lab¿s scientific mission
• Coordination and collaboration with Sensors Dept. team to achieve project goals
• Work on the publication of scientific papers and presentations of findings at conferences
• Lead program development efforts to support ongoing detector R&D at SLAC

Note: The Staff Scientist level is a regular-continuing position and requires a review and evaluation of documented scientific achievements. Applicants should include a cover letter, a statement of research including brief summary of accomplishments, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and names of three references for future letters of recommendation with the application.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• PhD in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, or related fields with 4 years of relevant experience in semiconductor sensors, preferably for particle or x-ray detection
• Strong knowledge of design packages such as PISCES, Medici, TCAD, Cadence, LEdit, Layout Editor, or equivalent.
• Fundamental knowledge and practical experience with cleanroom process tools, vacuum system hardware, and supporting systems
• Extensive experience with process development and optimization, metrology, and statistical process control.
• Familiarity with packaging and assembly processes, as well as electrical testing and device qualification.
• Effective communication and writing skills for preparing and presenting technical and scientific documentation
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse population, and to collaborate in a team environment

SLAC Employee Competencies:

• Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
• Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
• Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
• Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
• Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
• Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriately written, spoken, presented messages.
• Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work full-time.

Work Standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1¿General Policy and Responsibilities:
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,

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Classification Title: Staff Scientist

Grade: L

Job code: 1093

Duration: Regular Continuing

The expected pay range for this position is $148,000 to $213,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.