Deposition techniques and material synthesis (e.g. CVD, MLD, ALD, PLD, sputter-coating, e-beam and thermal evaporation, spray-coating, spin-coating, electrodeposition).
Laser cutting or machining using picosecond and/or femtosecond laser systems.
Additive manufacturing techniques.
Molding, hot pressing.
Hands-on experience with several of the following characterization and metrology techniques, and working knowledge of the rest, applied to fabricated components to verify specifications are met: atomic force microscopy (AFM), profilometry, ellipsometry, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Raman spectroscopy, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).
Practical experience working with processes under inert atmosphere for sensitive or reactive materials.
Experience working in ISO-classified cleanroom environments.
A track record leading or contributing to multi-partner research or industrial collaborations.
Experience leading or contributing to public funding applications, with a track record of awarded proposals.
Providing technical leadership and mentoring junior scientists and engineers in an experimental environment with evolving priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, including technical writing for proposals and reports.
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