Research Associate, Semiconductor Fabrication

Defence Industrial Strategy The NRC has an important role within the Government of Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy, accelerating research and innovation, and helping Canadian businesses develop leading‑edge technologies for civilian and military use.

With expertise across fields such as transportation, quantum science, medical countermeasures and advanced manufacturing, the NRC is hiring to drive the development of national sovereign defence capabilities. The following role will support the NRC’s contributions to defence priorities.

Work arrangements Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full‑time physical presence at the NRC work location identified. At the NRC, we recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities and you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. Alternative work arrangements may also be considered to accommodate candidates as required. To learn more about these options, please contact the NRC Hiring team using the contact information below.

The role We are looking for an

early‑career

Research Associate, Semiconductor Lithography to support the Advanced Technology Fabrication (ATF) facility at the Quantum Nanotechnology Research Centre. The Research Associate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Working with clients and partners, the National Research Council Canada provides strategic research, innovation support, scientific, and technical services to develop and deploy solutions to meet Canada’s current and future industrial and societal needs. The ATF offers our clients and partners access to cutting‑edge semiconductor research and fabrication capabilities providing simulation, design, fabrication, testing, characterization, and prototyping. Bringing cutting‑edge research to the benefit of Canadian society and industries.

The key activities of the Research Associate Semiconductor Fabrication are:

Perform the role of fabrication prime for processes which support the objectives of the Quantum Internetworking (QUIN) Challenge program projects;

Develop, optimize and validate new fabrication processes (ebeam and optical lithography, metallization, thin film deposition and etch, inspection and metrology);

Collaborate to establish and validate “process blocks and process flows” for quantum devices and components fabrication;

Fabricate quantum devices and components which satisfy the performance metrics of QUIN program projects.

Screening criteria Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education As part of the RA Program you must have received your

PhD or Masters

in Physical, Chemical or Materials Sciences or other engineering disciplines within the last five years or you expect to receive the degree within the next six months.

Experience

Significant recent hands‑on experience in a semiconductor fabrication environment;

Significant recent hands‑on experience in semiconductor process (lithography, metallization, thin film deposition and etch) development and optimization;

Significant recent hands‑on experience in the operation of semiconductor processing tools (lithography, metallization, thin film deposition and etch);

Hands‑on experience with direct write lithography and electron beam metallization tools would be considered an asset.

Significant recent experience is defined as at least two (2) years of experience gained within the last five years.

Condition of employment Reliability Status: For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

Language requirements Information on language requirements and self‑assessment tests.

Assessment criteria

Solid knowledge of semiconductor processing principles (lithography, metallization, thin film deposition and etch), and characterization techniques;

Solid knowledge of qualifying and maintaining semiconductor processes;

Demonstrated ability to integrate semiconductor fabrication process in the fabrication of semiconductor‑based devices;

Solid knowledge of safe working practices in a semiconductor device fabrication environment; including working with chemicals, compressed gases, liquid nitrogen, and electrical, mechanical and vacuum systems.

Research – Communication (Level 2)

Research – Creative thinking (Level 2)

Research – Partnering (Level 1)

Research – Results orientation (Level 2)

Research – Teamwork (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s) For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Research.

Compensation The intent of this hiring action is to staff through the Research Associate (RA) Program at the AsRO level, which is an early‑career level position with a salary range of

$83,985

to

$116,641 .

NOTE: Salary determination will be based on a review of the candidate’s expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level. As a guide, the current annual PhD recruiting rate is $83,985.

NRC employees enjoy a wide‑range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well‑being throughout your career and beyond.

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