Research Fellow in ALD Oxide-Semiconductor Short-Channel Transistors (BEOL) at NUS
Job Description
NUS’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is hiring a Research Fellow to develop atomic-layer-deposited oxide-semiconductor thin-film transistors, scaled below 100 nm channel length, for back-end-of-line integration with CMOS. The work spans ALD process development, full cleanroom process flows, electrical and reliability testing, and papers for venues such as IEDM and VLSI.
At a glance
- Post: Research Fellow (ALD Oxide Semiconductor and Short-Channel Transistors)
- Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Posted: 17 April 2026
- Apply: open until filled (re-checked 14 October 2026)
What the post involves
- Develop ALD processes for oxide channels such as IGZO, ITO and IZO and BEOL-compatible gate dielectrics
- Design, fabricate and characterise sub-100 nm oxide-semiconductor transistors, focusing on contacts, access resistance and threshold control
- Run full process flows in the NUS cleanroom: lithography, etch, deposition and metallisation
- Characterise devices (DC, pulsed I–V, noise, TDDB/BTI) and publish at top venues
- Mentor students and help with grants
Why this post matters
Oxide-semiconductor transistors can be built on top of finished chips, which could let designers stack memory and logic in new ways. The topic is a hot one at IEDM and VLSI, and this post covers the full chain from materials to devices.
What NUS is looking for
- A Ph.D. in electrical engineering, materials science, applied physics, chemical engineering or a related field
- Hands-on cleanroom fabrication of thin-film transistors or advanced CMOS/BEOL modules
- Demonstrated ALD process development expertise
Nice to have
- Reliability characterisation experience
Pay and location
NUS does not state a salary in this advertisement; research staff pay in Singapore follows the institution’s own scales and depends on qualifications and experience.
How to apply
Apply through the official NUS job posting. NUS’s posting does not give a closing date, so the role is open until filled; ResearchJobs.in will re-check this listing on 14 October 2026. Check the posting for location and work-authorisation details before you apply.
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Hiring institution: National University of Singapore
Official advertisement: careers.nus.edu.sg
How to prepare for this application
- ALD depth: show processes you developed, not just used.
- Short channels: contact engineering results stand out.
- Reliability: TDDB or BTI data helps.
- Venues: IEDM or VLSI papers carry weight.
About the National University of Singapore
NUS is Singapore's oldest and largest university and one of Asia's leading research universities. Its College of Design and Engineering hosts the departments behind these posts, with cleanrooms and labs on the Kent Ridge campus.
