About NY CREATES:

NY CREATES serves as a bridge for advanced electronics, leads projects that advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generates the jobs of tomorrow. NY CREATES also runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 2,700 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of more than $20 billion - placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization.  

Job Description:

Job Description for Research Scientist-Quantum Technologies

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct research for technology development activities on quantum devices and interconnects at 300 mm wafer scale, with applications to superconducting quantum computing, superconducting digital logic, superconducting neuromorphic computing on silicon substrates.
• Rapidly gain familiarity with 300mm wafer-scale processing technologies and wafer fab operational software (SiView) to create and update process flows.
• Characterize structures and devices created in the 300 mm fab, including characterization of materials and interfaces, with in-fab metrology equipment and applicable offline characterization techniques available on site (sputter-profiling XPS, TEM, cross-sectional SEM, SIMS). Analyze data using software made available to guide further process/design improvements in predictable device performance and reliability in fabrication, develop process design kits for use by NY CREATES partners.
• Partner with 300 mm fab team (process and metrology) to identify fruitful avenues for performance improvement, develop plan of action and execute them in a timely fashion.
• Work with research partners (Brookhaven National Lab, Pacific Northwest National Lab, Air Force Research Lab, Rome, NY, NIST etc) to obtain cryogenic characterization data to guide improvements of materials and processes.
• Work with the team and supervisor on creating reports, and publications.
• Contribute to growing R&D partnerships with start-up and established companies, academia, national laboratories, and other research institutions. Help establish NY CREATES as a leader in emerging technology areas through world-class research that aims to accelerate new technologies towards commercial adoption.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements for Research Scientist- Quantum Technologies

• Ph.D. degree from college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Research experience in one or more areas of the following: superconducting materials, devices and circuits, cryogenic characterization.
• Cleanroom fabrication experience
• Commitment to research data management with integrity.
• Familiarity with (or ability to rapidly become familiar with) software products made available by NY CREATES including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, etc.

This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Ph.D. thesis work on superconducting materials and devices from top tier university
• Track-record of publications in high impact factor journals, in areas relating to superconducting materials and devices for digital electronics and/or quantum computing.
• Experience working in large teams.

Don't meet every requirement? At NY CREATES we are dedicated to building a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited about working for NY CREATES but your experience doesn't exactly align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway, you might still be a perfect fit or a fit for another role at NY CREATES.

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Competitive Pay and PTO
• Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Basic / Optional Life Insurance
• Post-Retirement Health Insurance
• Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
• Optional employee contributed retirement account.

Location: 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203

Salary Range: $80,000-$110,000/year

*Posted salary rates are determined upon experience and education

Additional Information:

NOTE: Some positions require access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, or restricted programs where U.S. Government authorization may be required.  
 
For positions requiring such access, offers of employment are contingent upon the employer being able to obtain the necessary authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other government agencies. The decision to pursue an export license application is at The Research Foundation for SUNY's sole discretion. Proof of status may be required prior to employment in connection with necessary authorizations.  
 
Employment is with the Research Foundation for SUNY which is an Equal opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.  
 
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