Dear colleagues,

Imec is opening a permanent position for a researcher in atomistic simulations for process modeling. 

Please, find below the description of the opening:

Job description

Sustaining the growth of performances of complex 3D structures for logic and memory technologies requires the development of material stacks of an ever-increasing complexity with decreasing dimensions. Therefore, being able to engineer materials and their interfaces at the nanometer scale becomes prominent since they dominate device properties.

However, the development of these devices poses challenges to conventional fabrication processes, as it requires the placement of materials in nanoscale 3D structures with large aspect ratios. Bottom-up approaches like atomic layer deposition are promising but require that fundamental factors driving the chemical reactivity during the growth process are understood.

A large part of the challenge arises from our inability to identify the dominant chemical reactions in multi-component systems.

In this framework, imec is looking to fill a permanent payroll position to combine ab initio simulations with chemical reaction and reactor modelling techniques. The opening will contribute to strengthen the efforts to identify material deposition precursors to enable the conformal deposition of materials.

What you will do

• Help to develop, implement, and automate innovative approaches (algorithms, data post-processing) to model the reactivity of precursor molecules with surfaces
• Interact with the material growing and physical characterization teams to link atomistic simulations with experimental results and drive the chemical precursor selection for material growth

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will define the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer (http://www.imec-int.com/en/careers#diversity) and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. In everything we do, your future colleagues are guided by the imec values of passion, excellence, connectedness and integrity. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth. 

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits such as bike allowances, partner coaching, parental leave

Who you are

• You have a PhD. in Physics or Chemistry (in a field like quantum chemistry, electronic structure theory) or a proven expertise in these fields in the absence of a Ph.D.
• You have at least 2 years of experience in research in a post-doctoral international institution or as an industrial resident position
• You have a proven track-record of high-quality scientific publications in international journals
• You have a strong background in modelling and simulation, are familiar with basic data analysis techniques and machine learning approaches
• You have experience with surface physics or catalysis
• You have advanced experience in coding (at least python) and a strong background in linux. Experience in collaborative software is a plus
• You interact efficiently with both experimental researchers, theoreticians, and integration engineers
• You speak fluent English and are a team player

Apply online at https://www.imec-int.com/en/work-at-imec/job-opportunities/researcher-atomistic-simulations-process-modeling