Simulation-Driven Design of Silicon Quantum Dot Devices in a 22FDX-Compatible Process
This project will support the design and simulation of silicon quantum dot devices using a CMOS-compatible process framework informed by GlobalFoundries 22FDX fabrication rules The research aide will investigate device geometries, electrostatic confinement, and tunability of quantum dot structures through numerical modeling and layout-aware design. The goal is to identify practical device architectures that are compatible with advanced semiconductor fabrication constraints while maintaining the electrostatic control needed for quantum applications.
Background
Silicon quantum dots are promising building blocks for quantum information science because they can leverage the mature silicon manufacturing ecosystem and offer potential advantages in scalability and integration. However, high-performance quantum dot devices require careful balancing of competing constraints: gate geometry, dielectric stack design, charge confinement, tunnel barrier control, and manufacturability within foundry design rules.
Modern simulation tools enable rapid exploration of these design spaces before fabrication. By modeling electrostatics, charge accumulation, confinement potentials, and sensitivity to process constraints, one can evaluate which layouts are most likely to produce functional devices in a practical CMOS platform.
Project Objectives
The research aide will:
Education and Experience Requirements
• The entirety of the appointment must be conducted within the United States.
• Applicants must be:
• Must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins.
• Must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• If accepting an offer, candidates may be required to complete pre-employment drug testing based on appointment length. All students remain subject to applicable drug testing policies.
• Must complete a satisfactory background check.
Job Family
Graduate Student Employment
Job Profile
Research Aide Technical - Masters
Worker Type
Employee
Time Type
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Rate Type
HourlyThe expected hiring range for this position is $26.96-$40.44.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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