MOCVD Scientist

Key Responsibilities

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  Research Execution & Innovatio
• nDesigns and executes scientific investigations to develop and optimize MOCVD processes for YBCO thin-film deposition using high molecular weight solid precursors
• .Establishes precursor decomposition pathways and reaction mechanisms governing film growth
• .Investigates gas-phase chemistry, surface adsorption and desorption kinetics, and transport phenomena that influence deposition behavior
• .Defines and refines process windows that maximize film quality, uniformity, reproducibility, and throughput
• .Implements and interprets in-situ and ex-situ diagnostics to understand deposition chemistry and process behavior
• .Correlates diagnostic results with film growth outcomes and deposition performance
• .Applies design-of-experiments (DOE) methodologies to evaluate process parameters and drive continuous improvement
• .Develops predictive models describing deposition behavior and process sensitivity
• .Strategy & Plannin
• gContributes to R&D roadmaps advancing HTS deposition capabilities and scaling MOCVD processes for manufacturing platforms
• .Evaluates new precursor systems, reactor configurations, and deposition approaches to improve film performance and process capability
• .Analyzes how reactor architecture and subsystem design influence film growth mechanisms and process stability
• .Collaborates with equipment engineering teams to improve precursor delivery systems, reactor design, and process control strategies
• .Applies statistical analysis, data science, and machine learning techniques to optimize process parameters, predict defects, and detect process drift
• .Utilizes kinetic modeling, computational chemistry, or first-principles modeling to deepen understanding of reaction mechanisms and deposition physics
• .Mentorship & Collaboratio
• nMentors engineers and scientists involved in thin-film deposition and superconducting materials development
• .Leads cross-functional scientific investigations involving materials science, process engineering, and equipment development teams
• .Partners with characterization teams to correlate film properties with deposition parameters and reaction mechanisms
• .Participates in internal technical reviews and cross-functional knowledge sharing
• .Documents experimental findings and develops internal frameworks that capture key process insights and scientific learnings

.Minimum Qualification

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  Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Applied Physics or related fiel
• d.4 years of relevant experience including extensive experience in MOCVD or related vapor deposition processes. An advanced degree may be substituted for required experience on a year-for-year basis, depending on relevance and leve
• l.Demonstrated experience in thin film growth mechanisms, reaction chemistry precursor decompositio

n.Preferred Qualificatio

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  PhD degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or related fie
• ld.Recognized expertise in field of study; contributes to external collaboratio
• ns.Direct experience with YBCO or complex oxide superconducting films, including pinning cente
• rs.Experience with high-molecular-weight solid precurso
• rs.Familiarity with in-situ diagnostic techniqu
• es.Experience developing or modifying MOCVD reactor hardwa
• re.Experience with kinetic modeling, computational chemistry, reaction pathway modeli
• ng.Experience using machine learning for process developme
• nt.Programming experience (JMP, Python, MATLAB, or simila

r).Knowledge, Skills, & Abilit

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  Strong understanding of gas-phase kinetics, surface chemistry, reactor transport pheno
• menaHands-on experience with thin-film characterization techni
• quesStrong experimental design and statistical analysis capabi
• lityStrong scientific judgment and innovation mind
• set.Capable of cross-functional technical influe
• nce.Trusted mentor and communica