Project Leader Extreme UV-induced Surface Processes
The Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM) promotes, coordinates and finances fundamental and applied physics research in the Netherlands. It is an autonomous foundation responsible to the physics division of the national research council NWO. FOM employs about 950 people, primarily scientists (including PhD students) and technicians, who work at FOM research institutes and university laboratories. In addition to the funding of NWO, FOM acquires financial means from industry and the European Union. In the frame of its valorisation policy FOM actively pursues research programmes through partnership with industry and the establishment of FOM research groups in industrial research environments.
Project Leader Extreme UV-induced Surface Processes
The FOM-Institute for Plasma Physics Rijnhuizen is seeking candidates for a tenure-track staff position as leader of a scientific research group on ion- & photon induced surface chemistry and physics. The group is to be established at the research laboratory of the leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML, Veldhoven, centred around its unique Extreme UV radiation and analysis facilities. The research programme of the group will be part of a recently granted, flagship Industrial Partnership Programme to be jointly carried out by FOM-Rijnhuizen, ASML, and it’s optics partner Carl Zeiss SMT AG.
Research field
The interaction of high-intensity ion and photon beams with solid-state surfaces is a fundamental and fascinating process, which is at the very focus of advanced photolithography. New classes of EUV-optical, multilayered structures are investigated for usage at extremely high photon fluxes, necessitating fundamental studies on ion- and photon induced surface reactions and photo- and plasma chemistry in general. The scientific programmes at Rijnhuizen, Zeiss, and ASML include world-leading research activities in each of these areas, using a unique suite of high flux photon sources and ion beam generators, equipment to study surface photochemistry from the infrared to the extreme UV, layer growth set-ups, and state-of-the-art surface analysis facilities.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a PhD degree in Physics or Chemistry and a proven post-doctoral record of excellent and original experimental work on either surface photochemistry, plasma physics, plasma/ion surface interactions, thin film physics, or material science. The candidate is expected to have an international stature in one of these areas, borne out by a well-cited publication record, invited talks at international conferences, etc. Proof of leadership skills, ability to produce top-quality scientific research results, experience in project acquisition, and successful collaborations with industry are prerequisites.
Employment conditions
FOM offers a stimulating work environment in an area of applied, forefront research bridging academic and industrial research environments. The successful candidate will receive a competitive start-up package, with many opportunities to attract external funding and establish an active and well-visible research group. The position is intended as full-time for the duration of five years, with possibility for tenure afterwards if performance criteria have been met. The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, with a maximum of € 69.770,- gross per year, including holiday allowance and end of year bonus. Retirement benefits are arranged via the 'Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP', while employment conditions are laid down in the 'CAO onderzoekinstellingen'.
Information on employment conditions and working at FOM can be found at www.fom.nl under ‘personnel’. Ongoing research is listed at www.rijnh.nl/research/nsi/; the Rijnhuizen Strategic Plan 2008-2013 will be sent upon request. For more information about this position you may contact Prof.dr. Fred Bijkerk or Prof.dr. Aart Kleyn (both via +31 (0)30-6096749, or at f [dot] bijkerk [in_the_middle] rijnhuizen [dot] nl).
Applications
Applications, including resume, publication list, names of three referees, and a detailed research statement, can be sent to drs. Karijn Heling, FOM-Institute for Plasma Physics Rijnhuizen, P.O. Box 1207, 3430 BE Nieuwegein, The Netherlands, or by e-mail to: vacancies [in_the_middle] rijnhuizen [dot] nl. Please note vac. nr. 10-002/nSI in your application letter.
Acquisition to this vacancy is not appreciated
