Physicist

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Job description: Physicist

We are looking for a highly talented and motivated Physicist to join our R&D team in developing the next generation scanning electron microscopy system.

Our Group:

The SEM physics team is responsible for the development of scanning electron microscope (SEM) columns, detectors, semiconductor surface analysis methods and novel imaging techniques for the different tools developed by Applied Materials.

What’s in it for you?

• The physics groups in Applied are focused on breaking the limits and developing innovative technology that will set the path for Applied roadmap. 

• We develop and use advanced simulations for the different research fields. 

• We utilize advanced in-house labs to perform basic research of novel ideas and also materialize them to the level working technology.

• We leverage a comprehensive multidisciplinary eco-system integrated in our R&D 

• The research and ideas of our physicists drive and promote technology-leading companies worldwide that we collaborate with.  

• We solve the most complicated imaging and metrology problems in the semiconductor industry and the leading semiconductors companies.  

• Creative thinking and novel approaches is our day to day practice. Your curiosity will find matching challenges. 

What you'll be doing:

• Development of top edge scanning electron microscopes, detectors and new imaging techniques

• Experimental laboratory work, electron optics simulations, electron-matter interaction, and modeling of related physical aspects

• Leading investigations of physical problems.

• Collaboration with different R&D disciplines (application, algorithms, electronics, mechanics, etc..)

• Collaboration with external companies and research institutes.

What you should have?

• PhD in experimental or applied physics (post-doc is an advantage).

• Experience as experimental physicists in any field.

• Experience in laboratory work  

• Experience in simulations (Python, Matlab)  

• Experience in fields of SEM/TEM, particle accelerators, solid state, semiconductor industry – advantage. 

Who we are?

Applied Materials Israel is home to the Process Diagnostics and Control business unit (PDC). Based in Rehovot, we develop, manufacture and market cutting-edge machine learning and computer vision-based metrology and inspection products that are essential elements in wafer fabrication. By playing a significant role in enabling the production of the next generation of microchips, our expertise enables our customers to transform possibilities into reality.

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