1 PhD & 2 Postdoctoral Positions, Aalto University, Finland (2019)

Smart miniaturized systems in demanding applications from biological and medical to power, optical and automotive electronics are based on sensing and actuation by micro- and nanoelectromechancial systems (MEMS/NEMS). While currently MEMS functional structures are made of silicon, the diversification of applications, demand for new functionalities and higher integration density coupled with the requirement of low power consumption provides an opportunity to explore new and innovative integration strategies in the design of MEMS, BioMEMS and MOEMS. This includes the utilization of new materials and interfaces. Research of the Electronics Integration and Reliability group is focused on different new hybrid and multi-material concepts for smart system integration and their implications on device performance, process integration, stress management and reliability.

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation is looking to fill two postdoctoral researcher positions and one doctoral candidate position to develop Three-Dimensional (3D) Integration of MEMS and Smart Systems:
- Post-doctoral position in material mechanics modelling
- Post-doctoral position in thin-film processing and heterogeneous integration design
- Doctoral student position in development of Solid-liquid interdiffusion (SLID) bonding

The appointments are available immediately. All positions are fixed-term and filled initially for 1 year, the post-doc positions with an option for an extension of 3-years and the doctoral student position until the end of the 4-year PhD studies. The salary is determined according to the salary system of Aalto University. Employment includes occupational health care and social security benefits.

The work supports a number of recently granted ECSEL JU projects addressing safe autonomous driving, heterogeneous integration of optical MEMS and silicon-based power solutions. With an innovative combination of advanced thin film processes and wafer stacking, the goal is to develop a highly integrated, microfabricated package platform to enable the integration of a wide variety of heterogeneous technologies including e.g. MEMS, BioMEMS, MOEMS and different IC technologies.

1. Post-doctoral position in material mechanics modelling
A candidate should have a doctoral degree with a strong background in material mechanics in relevant electronic materials and extensive experience in FE modelling software. In particular, experience is valued in correlating and optimizing the FE models based on experimental data. You have good knowledge in MEMS and semiconductor technologies and practical experience in related multi-mechanics of materials and systems. Fluency in English both written and spoken is a requirement.

2. Post-doctoral position in thin-film processing and heterogeneous integration design
A candidate should have a doctoral degree with a strong experimental background in micro and nanofabrication or a related discipline. You have good knowledge in MEMS and semiconductor technologies and proven practical experience in cleanroom equipment and processes. Knowledge in process integration of multi-materials structures is valued. The candidate should have strong analytical and writing skills, and experience or genuine interest on MEMS/NEMS and smart systems. Fluency in English both written and spoken is a requirement.

3. Doctoral student position in development of Solid-liquid interdiffusion (SLID) bonding
A candidate should have a M.Sc. or equivalent degree in a suitable area (e.g. electrical engineering, micro/nanoelectronics, physics or materials science), or be a M.Sc. student in a final phase of his/her studies. The candidate should have strong analytical and writing skills, and experience or genuine interest on MEMS/NEMS and smart systems. Expertise in micro/nanofabrication processes and material characterization methods is valued. Fluency in English both written and spoken is a requirement.

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1 PhD & 2 Postdoctoral Positions, Aalto University, Finland (2019)