Job Description
The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.
Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.
With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we’re at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city’s innovative spirit.
UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:
- Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
- Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
- Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
- Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
- Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
- Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
- For more details, please see: Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
Purpose
The Postdoctoral Fellowship position at The University of Texas at Austin is to advance research in microelectronics thermal management and advanced packaging. Aiming to develop early-career researchers by engaging them in both applied and fundamental research. Fellows will collaborate with a team of engineers and scientists on cutting-edge advancements in heterogeneous integration.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and lead applied and fundamental research in the areas of microelectronics thermal management and advanced packaging.
- Serve as part of a larger team of engineers-scientists working on cutting edge advancements in heterogeneous integration.
- Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- A PhD received within the last 3 years in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline with a focus on heat/mass transfer, fluid mechanics, and interfacial sciences.
- Experience with experiments and modeling (traditional CFD modeling).
- Experience with finite element analysis and/or software packages like Comsol or ANSYS.
- Familiarity with microelectronics packaging and heterogeneous integration is a big plus.
- Familiarity with reliability characterization is a plus.
Salary Range
$70,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
- Personal protection equipment (furnished)
- May work around standard office conditions
- May work around chemicals
- May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity (ex: using a mouse)
Work Shift
- Monday – Friday specify if schedule is 8am to 5pm, or flexible between 7am and 6pm
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest (optional)
