Physicist in Scanning Electron Microscopy R&D at Applied Materials (Delft, Netherlands)
Job Description
Applied Materials is hiring a physicist for semiconductor electron microscopy R&D in Delft, the Netherlands. The R&D team develops next-generation scanning electron microscope (SEM) systems for the chip industry. The work mixes simulation and lab experiments.
At a glance
- Position: Physicist (m/f/d) – Delft, requisition R2627836
- Where: Delft, Netherlands (the Workday record lists Nijmegen as the location; the ad text places the role in Delft)
- Pay: The posting lists €64,000 to €88,000; it does not state the period
- Travel: About 10% of the time; relocation support available
- Apply: open until filled (re-checked 31 October 2026)
What the electron microscopy physicist does
- Develop SEM columns and detectors for charged particles and photons
- Build and use simulations of electron beam–matter and light–matter interaction, and of magnetic and electrostatic effects
- Do lab research on new ideas and take them to working technology
- Basic research on vacuum, high voltage and electromagnetic interference
- Work on imaging and metrology problems of the semiconductor industry, with partners worldwide
Why this role matters
Chipmakers use SEMs to measure and inspect features only a few nanometres wide. As devices shrink and stack in 3D, they need faster, sharper electron-beam tools. This team designs the physics at the heart of those tools. The role suits a PhD physicist who likes both lab work and simulation.
What Applied Materials is looking for
- A PhD in experimental or applied physics; postdoc experience is an advantage
- Experience in laboratory work and in simulations
Nice to have
- High-voltage physics research and applications
- Voltage contrast in electron-beam applications for the semiconductor industry
- Up-to-date semiconductor device physics (simulation, design or other)
- Development of charged-particle and X-ray detectors
Pay and location
The posting lists a salary of €64,000 to €88,000 and does not say whether this is yearly or monthly. The final figure depends on location, grade, skills and experience. Bonus and stock awards may also apply. The post is full time and eligible for relocation.
How to apply
Apply through the official Applied Materials job posting. Applied Materials’s posting does not give a closing date, so the role is open until filled; ResearchJobs.in will re-check this listing on 31 October 2026. Check the posting for location and work-authorisation details before you apply.
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Hiring institution: Applied Materials
Official advertisement: amat.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
How to prepare for this application
- Prepare a clear account of one experiment you built, from design to data, and one simulation you validated against it
- Revise electron optics: lenses, aberrations, beam–sample interaction and secondary electron yield
- Read about voltage contrast imaging and how it finds electrical defects in chips
- Be ready to talk about high-voltage and vacuum safety in the lab
- Ask at the interview which site you would work at, since the posting lists both Delft and Nijmegen
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a US company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. It makes equipment, services and software used to manufacture semiconductor chips and advanced displays.
