Job Openings

POSITION 1:  E-Beam Equipment Operator

WORKING TITLE: Instrument Specialist
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 20, 2006
CONTACT:  Lois Blackbourn
PHONE NUMBER: 608-263-4955
FAX NUMBER: 608-265-3811
EMAIL ADDRESS:  lmblackb@wisc.edu

REQUIRED DEGREE/S & SPECIALIZATION AREA/S:
B.S. Physical Sciences or related area

MINIMUM NUMBER OF YEARS & TYPE OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE, &/OR OTHER
QUALIFICATIONS:
1-2 years background in control systems, good hardware & software skills
& interest in developing new skills in the area of semi-conductor
manufacturing.  Knowledge of lithography, semiconductor processing or
LabView will be considered favorably.  1-2 years E-beam Lithography,
SEM, & AFM metrology experience desired.


NUMBER OF FTES SUPERVISED: 0
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

The position involves operating & supporting an electron beam
lithography system & related computers.  Computer systems include: DEC
Alpha for file conversions, two PDP-11’s for hardware control.  Software
operation involves file conversions and checking, testing and submission
to the lithography system for pattern writing.  75% time will be
dedicated to the operation of the electron beam lithography tool and 25%
time is metrology.


POSITION 2: 
WORKING TITLE:  Researcher
POSITION AVAILABLE DATE:  Sept. 14, 2006
APPLICATION DEADLINE:   Sept. 1, 2006
CONTACT:  Lois Blackbourn
PHONE NUMBER: 608-263-4955
FAX NUMBER: 608-265-3811
EMAIL ADDRESS:  lmblackb@wisc.edu

REQUIRED DEGREE/S & SPECIALIZATION AREA/S:
Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field.

PREFERRED DEGREE/S & SPECIALIZATION AREA/S:
Industrial experience and medical applications background   preferred.

MINIMUM NUMBER OF YEARS & TYPE OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE, &/OR OTHER
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will have 6 years background in development of
techniques and methods for the synthesis of nucleic acids.  Knowledge
and experience in the synthesis of DNA in micro-array environments for
subsequent elution and processing.

NUMBER OF FTES SUPERVISED: 0
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
The successful candidate will lead the development of novel DNA
synthesis and attachment chemistries to solid substrate.  He/She will
have hands-on experience in the synthesis of nucleic acids and related
compounds, and will need to develop new techniques and methods for the
synthesis of nucleic acids. 

Postdoctoral Fellow

The Center for NanoTechnology is accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellow. CNTech is the developer of SHADOW, the prime modeling and ray-tracing code for x-ray optics. We are seeking an individual with good computer skills in scientific programming and an understanding of optical principles to develop the next generation of the software, SHADOW 3.0. A background in computational physics would be ideal. Previous knowledge of x-ray optics and SHADOW is a plus, but not necessary. The ability to work independently is a must. The selected individual will work closely with Professor Franco Cerrina in developing the new code. Please apply by emailing Prof. Cerrina at fcerrina at wisc.edu.

Modeling Student

The Center for NanoTechnology is seeking an individual with good computer skills in scientific programming and with an understanding of optical principles to develop the next generation of our software, SHADOW 3.0. Developed at CNTech, SHADOW is the prime modeling and ray-tracing code for x-ray optics. The modeling student will work closely with Professor Franco Cerrina in developing the new code. A candidate with a background in computational physics would be ideal. The ability to work independently is a must. Previous knowledge of x-ray optics and SHADOW is a plus, but not necessary. Apply by emailing Prof. Cerrina at fcerrina at wisc.edu.

Contact Ms. Lois Blackbourn for further information.