Postdoc Researcher

**Institut Interdisciplinaire d’Innovation Technologique (3IT)**:_usherbrooke.ca/3it_
- **Centre de Collaboration MiQro Innovation (C2MI)**:_c2mi.ca_

**Research project**:This 2-year Postdoc project deals with the development of molding processes for large electronic chips and the fabrication of very high-density interconnections between several molded chips, presenting as main challenges the reproducibility and reliability of the obtained structures. Based on the processes and expertise of the research group of Prof. Dominique Drouin's research group at 3IT and C2MI in the field of microfabrication, the student will be in charge of (i) reviewing the literature on molding methods and interconnections of molded chips, (ii) developing molding processes of chips in a polymer using industrial grade equipment, (iii) designing electrical test structures for interconnections based on organic dielectrics (iv) develop the complete microfabrication process of the interconnects, including dielectric layer deposition, direct write lithography, metal thin film deposition and plasma etching steps using state-of-the-art microfabrication equipment; (v) perform complete morphological and electrical characterization of the samples to determine the fabrication quality and performance of the interconnects. Functionality validations after the interconnection of 2 molded chips will be targeted; (vi) study the environmental reliability and the resistance to electromigration and thermomechanical stresses of the realized interconnections.

**Supervision & work environment**:This Postdoc project will be realized under the co-direction of Prof. Dominique Drouin and Prof. Serge Ecoffey, as part of the IBM/CRSNG Industrial Research Chair on High Performance Heterogeneous Microelectronic Integration. The work will be done mainly at the Interdisciplinary Institute for Technological Innovation (3IT) at the Université de Sherbrooke and at the MiQro Innovation Collaborative Center (C2MI) in Bromont. 3IT is a unique institute in Canada, specializing in the research and development of innovative technologies for energy, electronics, robotics and health. C2MI is an international center for collaboration and innovation in the MEMS and encapsulation field. It is the essential link between applied research and the marketing of microelectronics products. The student will thus benefit from an exceptional research environment that combines students, professionals, professors and industrialists working hand-in-hand to develop the technologies of the future.

**Profile**:

- PhD in micro-nanotechnology, microelectronic packaging or nanomaterials
- Strong adaptability, autonomy and teamwork
- Strong taste for design, experimental cleanroom work, research and development
- Strengths: experience in microfab in clean room and knowledge in advanced packaging

**Start date**: The position is available immediately
- Curriculum Vitae including list of publications.
- Letters of recommendation and/or contact details of 2 references.

**Contact**: jobnano usherbrooke ca

**Salary**: $55,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Doctoral Degree (required)

**Language**:

- French (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-04-28
Expected start date: 2023-05-15