The FBK Centre for Sensors and Devices, FBK-SD is an applied research centre that operates in the following scientific and technological areas: materials and interfaces, devices and microsystems, integrated systems. FBK-SD has extremely advanced technical know-how in applied materials science, as well as innovative detector design and fabrication technologies. The strategic mission of FBK-SD is scientific excellence combined with the ability to exploit research results. The innovation model is open to collaboration in national and international expertise networks.
The position available is in the Custom Radiation Sensors (CRS) unit of FBK-SD. The CRS Research Unit carries out R&D activities on advanced radiation and image sensors fabricated with full custom technologies. The main research activities of the group are on the design, development and characterization of silicon and silicon-carbide radiation detectors, single-photon sensors and advanced image sensors for scientific experiments in high energy and astrophysics, medical diagnostics, spectroscopy.
More information about CRS is available at https://sd.fbk.eu/en/crs
FBK actively seeks diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is also committed in promoting gender equality.
Job description
FBK-SD is looking for a dynamic, highly motivated, independent researcher in the field of silicon and silicon-carbide radiation sensors, for the development of cutting edge photo-detector and radiation detector technologies and devices that will be used to build next-generation systems in large scientific experiments and industrial applications, such as medical imaging, LiDAR, High energy Physics experiments, payloads for space missions, advanced spectroscopies, material analysis.
The research activity will focus on the different types of silicon detectors currently under development at FBK in the CRS research unit and fabricated using either a fully customized fabrication technology, employing the internal clean-room, or external silicon foundries. These detector types range from the next generation of low-level light sensors, such as single photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) and Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPMs), ionizing radiation detectors, such as Low-Gain Avalanche Diodes (LGADs), Silicon Drift Detectors (SDDs), pixel and microstrip detectors, 3D/active edge sensors. Depending on the abilities of the candidates and the current needs, the activity could cover the complete R&D cycle from the conception of new technological solutions and understanding/improvement of device properties through TCAD simulations, design, micro-fabrication, integration and packaging and experimental characterization. The work will be performed in close collaboration with other device and process scientists and engineers. The selected candidate will become a key part of the team working on ongoing projects and future developments, actively participating to the dissemination and networking activities.
The successful candidate is expected to:
- Conduct innovative research on silicon- and silicon carbide-based radiation sensors
- Interact with internal and external collaboration partners to understand the requirements on the devices to be developed
- Understand, design and simulate the detector structures
- Prepare the device and wafer layout for microfabrication
- Understand and design the microfabrication process
- Prepare and perform electrical and electro-optical detector characterization as well as advanced functional characterization for specific use cases (e.g. ToF-PET, timing, electromagnetic and ionizing radiation spectrometry/spectroscopy)
- Contribute to the CRS unit’s dissemination activities
- Contribute to the CRS unit’s networking activities
- Contribute to the CRS unit’s self-funding, through the writing of project proposals or starting/managing collaborations with industry
- Interact daily with the research team to interpret the operative needs and requirements
- Report regularly on projects/activities status
- Cooperate and communicate effectively with the Unit’s Head and other project members, providing assistance and technical support
- Review research deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions
Job requirements
The ideal candidate should have:
- Master’s degree in electronics engineering, physics, material science or related fields (the degrees must be obtained by the start date of the FBK contract);
- Strong attitude to research activity and innovation
- Strong teamwork attitude
- Excellent knowledge of English (oral and written)
- Enthusiastic attitude to research activity
Preferred:
- Ph.D. in electronics engineering, physics, material science or related fields
- Solid background in semiconductor detectors
- Good scientific background
- Significant number of published scientific papers in relevant fields
- Experience in simulation tools for devices and processes
- Knowledge of scintillator-based radiation detectors
- Knowledge of silicon processing technology
- Experience in electro-optical measurements laboratory setups
- Experience in the design and processing of silicon carbide detectors
- Scientific publications relevant to the field of SPAD/SiPM detectors
- Scientific publications relevant to the field of LGAD detectors
- Scientific publications relevant to the field of SDD detectors
- Scientific publications relevant to the field of planar (strip, pixel) detectors
- Scientific publications relevant to the field of 3D detectors
- Visiting scholarship or experience at international level.
Employment:
Type of contract: fixed term contract (full time)
Gross annual salary: about € 36.200 - € 41.400 depending on background and expertise in the field
Start date: preferably June 2024
Duration: 24 months
Workplace: Povo, Trento (Italy)
Benefits: flexi-time, company subsidized cafeteria or meal vouchers, internal car park, welcome office support for visa formalities and for research in accommodation, social security, family-work balance, free training courses, support on bank account opening, discount on public transport, sport, language course fees. More info at https://www.fbk.eu/en/work-with-us/
Application:
Candidates are required to submit their applications by filling in the online form at https://jobs.fbk.eu/ Please make sure that your application contains the following attachments (in pdf format):
- detailed CV and list of scientific publications
- letter of motivation
Application Deadline: 13 May 2024
Please read our Recruitment Regulations before completing your application.
For further information, please contact the Human Resources Services at jobs@fbk.eu