Scientific Director for Compute Devices

What you will do

Over the last years, the aggressive downscaling of Field-Effect Transistor (FET) devices (FinFET, NanowireFET, NanosheetFET, ForksheetFET, CFET...) has resulted in a very complex device design and understanding of electrical properties, requiring a multicompetent approach between materials, processing, metrology, device analysis and TCAD modeling. To that aim, we are looking for a strong expert of scaled compute device, able to grasp the device physics at play and to predict through TCAD modeling the device electrical properties while scaling.
As a Scientific Director, you will inspire innovation for future compute technologies. With your scientific expertise and your experience, you will connect the activities and people across TCAD, device, characterization and DTCO teams to generate better understanding, novel ideas, and a comprehensive view of future CMOS and exploratory logic devices. Externally, you will explain worldwide semiconductor technology leaders of your findings and you will also collect any industry and research state of the art to feed imec research and innovation.

As a compute device Scientific Director, you will:

• Build deep insights in logic devices of today and tomorrow, based on external and internal research. You will constantly review state-of-the-art and literature to be aware of any new disruptive technology that could affect imec research.
• Drive innovation through new ideas, concepts, brainstorming to create new research topics and patents, and to attract external funding (public or private).
• Inspire and grow the compute teams of imec through your coaching, experience and knowledge to make them contribute to their
• Enhance cross-functional collaboration by effectively engaging with other resource and thought leaders across different imec organizations.  fullest potential.
• Connect through your scientific leadership the various teams involved in compute research in imec.
• Contribute in defining the imec compute roadmap together with program directors and VP.
• Communicate frequently with partners remotely or in person on the vision and progress of your research.
• Participate and encourage participation in publishing in best conferences and journals.

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth. 

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits. 

Who you are

• You are truly passionate and excited by new technologies that will have a strong positive societal impact.
• You have 10+ years’ experience in CMOS or beyond CMOS technologies, preferably in industry. 
• You have demonstrated your scientific and innovation skills through a strong record of publications and patents.
• You combine a vision on the future of semiconductor technology research with a deep expertise in CMOS devices.
• Your convincing communication style, your inspiring enthusiasm and your strong drive for results will help to create a collaborative environment that fosters knowledge, innovation and customer satisfaction.
  
  

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