PhD-Position in Semiconductor Device Reliability (100%; MSc in El. Engineering or Experimental physics)

The Integrated Systems Laboratory at the ETH Zurich performs research in the field of physics-based simulation, modeling and reliability for semiconductor processes and devices. The rapid growth of the power semiconductor market in recent years has been driven by the proliferation of new applications in the field of hybrid & electric vehicles, aerospace, renewable energies, as well as in power generation and transmission. In this scenario, power device reliability is becoming a primary challenge requiring new approaches in terms of device physics, device modeling, physics of failure, thermal management, lifetime and robustness validation techniques, and accelerated test procedures. We are looking for a PhD student, whose tasks include the design and characterization of new experimental tools and procedures, involving PC-controlled data acquisitions systems. The candidate is intended to work at a research project aimed to develop innovative experimental procedures for non-destructive accelerated tests of power semiconductor devices with special focus on burnout phenomena. The development process will be assisted by extensive numerical and TCAD simulation of devices and degradation processes. The candidate should have a Master of Science degree either in Electrical Engineering, or Experimental Physics with experience or interest in sensor/detector, analog electronics and digital control systems, as well as a general flair for physical modeling of complex systems, and experimentation. Communication skills and a good command of English are essential.

The Integrated Systems Laboratory at the ETH Zurich performs research in the field of physics-based simulation, modeling and reliability for semiconductor processes and devices. The rapid growth of the power semiconductor market in recent years has been driven by the proliferation of new applications in the field of hybrid & electric vehicles, aerospace, renewable energies, as well as in power generation and transmission. In this scenario, power device reliability is becoming a primary challenge requiring new approaches in terms of device physics, device modeling, physics of failure, thermal management, lifetime and robustness validation techniques, and accelerated test procedures.
We are looking for a PhD student, whose tasks include the design and characterization of new experimental tools and procedures, involving PC-controlled data acquisitions systems. The candidate is intended to work at a research project aimed to develop innovative experimental procedures for non-destructive accelerated tests of power semiconductor devices with special focus on burnout phenomena. The development process will be assisted by extensive numerical and TCAD simulation of devices and degradation processes.

The candidate should have a Master of Science degree either in Electrical Engineering, or Experimental Physics with experience or interest in sensor/detector, analog electronics and digital control systems, as well as a general flair for physical modeling of complex systems, and experimentation. Communication skills and a good command of English are essential.

We offer an exciting and challenging full-time position in a dynamic team of physicists and electrical engineers with more than twenty-five years experience in reliability of power devices and the opportunity to interact actively with the major academic and industrial players in the field, as well as with students in the framework of special classes. The participation in international confer¬ences and the publication of scientific papers are strongly encouraged. The position will be remunerated with an appropriate salary.

We offer an exciting and challenging full-time position in a dynamic team of physicists and electrical engineers with more than twenty-five years experience in reliability of power devices and the opportunity to interact actively with the major academic and industrial players in the field, as well as with students in the framework of special classes. The participation in international confer¬ences and the publication of scientific papers are strongly encouraged. The position will be remunerated with an appropriate salary.

Applications have to be sent before June 30, 2016, either online, or in PDF format, including a comprehensive CV, a motivation letter, copies of degrees and certificates with the Keyword “PHYSCHAR” to: ETH Zurich, Dr. Mauro Ciappa, Integrated Systems Laboratory, Gloriastr. 35, CH-8092 Zurich; or per e-mail to ciappa@iis.ee.ethz.ch.

Applications have to be sent before June 30, 2016, either online, or in PDF format, including a comprehensive CV, a motivation letter, copies of degrees and certificates with the Keyword “PHYSCHAR” to: ETH Zurich, Dr. Mauro Ciappa, Integrated Systems Laboratory, Gloriastr. 35, CH-8092 Zurich; or per e-mail to ciappa@iis.ee.ethz.ch.