[BNC-all] BNC News: Week of March 28th

Mon Mar 28 13:52:44 EDT 2022

Seminars /Workshops / Events / Announcement
Dear users,
EM Core at BNC will be having a SEM hands-on workshop tomorrow March 29th.  Robert Passeri, Hitachi engineer, will talk about STEM and low kV imaging techniques in the Hitachi SEM S4800. This workshop will be held in person in BRK-1001 and consists of two parts:
1 -  Talk  2:00 PM - 3:00PM @BRK 1001
2 -   Demo in the lab 3:00PM - 4:30PM @BRK 1235
Users are welcome to bring their samples for imaging using these two techniques but please bring them to Birck no later than noon on Tuesday 29th. Please fill out the form (https://forms.gle/EfVbqVQJvrdpfb7e9) if you are planning to attend.
Best,
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Rosa E. Diaz, PhD
Electron Microscopy Research Scientist
Birck Nanotechnology Center
Purdue University
1205 W. State Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057
Office: BRK-1272  Tel :765-496-1075
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Announcement

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Birck Masking Update

Dear Birck Research Community,

Beginning Monday, March 14 the Protect Purdue masking protocols have changed campus-wide.  Per the Protect Purdue website:

With campus COVID-19 cases continuing to decline, effective Monday, March 14, Purdue University will further relax indoor mask requirements, making masks optional in classrooms and research spaces on the West Lafayette campus.

Birck, as a research building, is complying with the Protect Purdue direction by making masks optional in all spaces.  Wearing a mask in Birck is now a personal choice, not mandated by Purdue.  In the cleanroom we will still will require a face covering, either a D3 mask or a cleanroom veil.

Thanks for your cooperation!

Ron Reger

Birck Events<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php> and Birck News<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/news/index.php>

https://www.energy.gov/science/bes/articles/anyons-found-best-evidence-yet-these-long-sought-quasi-particles

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Contact:

Michael Manfra
Distinguished Professor, Purdue University
mmanfra at purdue.edu<mailto:mmanfra at purdue.edu>

JOB POSTINGS:
Post-Doctoral Fellow
The Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering at Purdue University is seeking highly qualified applicants for a Postdoctoral Fellow position to work under the supervision of Prof. Theresa S. Mayer within a project on scalable nanofabrication of manufacturable gradient refractive index (M-GRIN) optical devices and coatings for high performance and extreme environment applications. This use-inspired research supported by industry and involves early stage work through prototypes. The project will be conducted in the Birck Nanotechnology Center, which includes the state-of-the-art Scrifes Nanofabrication Laboratory and associated characterization labs.
This research work will advance the field of high-performance M-GRIN optical devices and coatings by leveraging advanced nanofabrication techniques to create customizable 2D and 3D nanostructures in a wide variety of bulk and deposited materials. Specific skills include experience in nanofabrication of advanced devices that require integration of multiple complex unit process steps, including optical and electron-beam lithography, physical and chemical vapor deposition, wet and dry etching. Experience in optical and GRIN material design, structural and optical device characterization, and technology transition is recommended. Other duties outside of the lab include interfacing with industry and federal sponsors, attending research team meetings, mentoring Ph.D. students, preparing manuscripts and presentations and formulating ideas proposals. The successful candidate will also receive support and mentoring on ways to work with industry and federal sponsors, preparing proposals, and responsible research practices.

QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. degree in an engineering or science discipline with training in advanced nanofabrication and characterization of optical nanostructures or related devices is required by the start date. Research experience in optical materials and device design and modeling is preferred. Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, and analytic skills are required. The candidate must be able to work in a nanofabrication cleanroom environment and remotely from home, as necessary.  US Citizenship or Permanent Residency strongly desired.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Inquiries and applications (including CV, name/email address of 2-3 referees, and reprints of 2 most significant publications) should be directed to:
Theresa S. Mayer, Ph.D.
Professor, Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University
Email: tsmayer at purdue.edu<mailto:tsmayer at purdue.edu>

This is a two-year appointment that may be renewed for up to two additional one-year terms, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.

For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral fellows at Purdue, visit this Link: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will be ongoing and the posting will remain open until filled.

Research Assistant Professor
Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Purdue University

The Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering at Purdue University is seeking highly qualified applicants for a Research Assistant Professor position to work with Prof. Theresa S. Mayer in the area of scalable nanofabrication of manufacturable gradient refractive index (M-GRIN) optical devices and coatings for high performance and extreme environment applications. This use-inspired research supported by industry and involves early stage work through prototypes. The project will be conducted in the Birck Nanotechnology Center, which includes the state-of-the-art Scrifes Nanofabrication Laboratory and associated characterization labs.
This research work will advance the field of high-performance M-GRIN optical devices and coatings by leveraging advanced nanofabrication techniques to create customizable 2D and 3D nanostructures in a wide variety of bulk and deposited materials. Specific skills include experience in nanofabrication of advanced devices that require integration of multiple complex unit process steps, including optical and electron-beam lithography, physical and chemical vapor deposition, wet and dry etching. Experience in optical and GRIN material design, structural and optical device characterization, and technology transition is strongly recommended. Other duties outside of the lab include interfacing with industry and federal sponsors, ensuring program milestones and deliverables are met, mentoring Ph.D. students and post-docs, leading research team meetings, preparing proposals, manuscripts and presentations and managing a research budget. The successful candidate will also receive support and mentoring on ways to work with industry and federal sponsors, preparing proposals, and responsible research practices.

QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. degree in an engineering or science discipline with training in advanced nanofabrication and characterization of optical nanostructures or related devices is required by the start date. Research experience in optical materials and device design and modeling is preferred. Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, and analytic skills are required. The candidate must be able to work in a nanofabrication cleanroom environment and remotely from home, as necessary. US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Inquiries and applications (including CV, name/email address of 2-3 referees, and reprints of 2 most significant publications) should be directed to:
Theresa S. Mayer, Ph.D.
Professor, Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University
Email: tsmayer at purdue.edu<mailto:tsmayer at purdue.edu>

This is a two-year appointment that may be renewed for up to two additional one-year terms, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.
For more information on the benefits available to Research Faculty at Purdue, visit this LINK: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will be ongoing and the posting will remain open until filled.

NSAC Fab Forum
None

NSAC Coffee Hour
NSAC Fab Forum every Friday 2:00pm-3.00pm

Birck Nanotechnology Center Advanced Capabilities
Plasma-Therm Apex HDPCVD SLR
(High Density Plasma Chemical Vapor Deposition)

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Deposition Capabilities:
Silicon Dioxide (170°C, SiH4/O2/Ar)
Silicon Nitride (150°C, SiH4/N2/Ar)
Amorphous Silicon (170°C, SiH4/Ar)
Silicon Carbide (Future Capability)
Features:
Lower Temperatures (10-170°C)
Ammonia-Free Nitride
Fast! (100nm/min SiO2)
Highly Automated (Load/Start/Unload)
600W Bias, 1000W ICP Power Supplies
4” Wafer Size

Location: Cleanroom R Bay

Contact: Rich Hosler (hosler0 at purdue.edu)<mailto:hosler0 at purdue.edu>

Please visit the Birck Wiki to learn about the wide array of fabrication and characterization equipment at the facility<https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/BNCWiki/>

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