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PREP0004308 Beamline Researcher

Morgan State University - NIST PREP Program
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Beamline Researcher

Project Description:

The NIST SURF III team operates an Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) reflectometry facility on an established beamline, making scores of measurements per year.    This mature facility is undergoing a complete replacement through a collaboration with Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory’s Center for X-ray Optics.   The upgraded facility will provide improved capabilities, uncertainty, reliability, and throughput to meet the growing needs of the EUV lithographic (EUVL) industry.  The successful candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team to operate, maintain, upgrade, and commission the SURF III EUV reflectometry facility (beamline 7).  Research will include the development of a roadmap for an EUV reflectance standard to be used by the EUVL community.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Conduct a literature review of EUV multilayer mirror technology, EUV reference standards, and develop reports based on the review
  • Work with a multidisciplinary team to operate, maintain, and upgrade beamline 7
  • Work with Staff to develop a roadmap for EUV reflectometry reference standard
  • Interact with NIST and partner institution staff to develop the mechanical design of components for an ultra-high vacuum synchrotron end-station using CAD software
  • Run, optimize, and document data acquisition codes (LabVIEW and Python)
  • Aid NIST staff in developing plans for beamline removal of legacy hardware and integration of new systems onto SURF III beamline 7
  • Prepare written reports and documentation for sample measurement, operation of instrumentation, and safety
  • Provide input for CHIPS quarterly progress reports

Desired Qualifications: 

  • U.S. Citizen Preferred
  • Ph. D. in physics, Engineering, or a related field 
  • Experience with the following:
    • Optical metrology instrument and detector design
    • EUV lithography
    • Synchrotron beamline operations
    • Ultra-high vacuum systems and practices 
    • X-ray and/or EUV instruments
    • Use and development of data acquisition hardware and software (LabVIEW and Python)
    • Familiarity with CAD software
    • Statistical data analysis
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

Other Details:

  • Full-time: the participant is expected to work 40 hours a week
  • Location: the participant will work at the NIST Gaithersburg Campus.
  • Duration: this is expected to be a one-year position. Extensions are sometimes granted depending on the availability of funds.