The Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), is a research institute of the Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). Established in September 1997, IMRE has built strong capabilities in the areas of polymeric & organic materials, composite & structural materials, advanced materials characterisation & fabrication, optics and electronics. IMRE is an institute of talented researchers equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to conduct world-class materials science research to improve lives and capture economic value for Singapore.
IMRE develops core competence and interdisciplinary teams in critical technology areas, enable fundamental new discoveries and develop advanced materials that lead to new commercial products.
Through partnering international organisations, research institutes and industry in a synergistic, multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to materials research, IMRE further fulfils its vision to be the leading research institute for materials science and engineering.
We are seeking a highly motivated research scientist to work on electrical characterization of next-generation spintronic devices.
Ultrathin magnetic materials host a variety of unconventional phenomena, including compensated magnetism, topology, and nanoscale spin textures such as domain walls and skyrmions. Devices harnessing the unique properties of such materials are promising for next-generation computing technologies. However, developing such devices is quite challenging, as one needs to integrate high-resolution electrical measurements with complementary characterization techniques, including magnetometry and magnetic microscopy.
Work Scope
- Perform electrical measurements and analysis using established tools and techniques to characterize magnetic and spintronic devices.
- Extend the resolution and throughput of existing device characterization setups, and/or establish new setups with improved capabilities.
- Perform complementary film- and device-level magnetometry and microscopy measurements to elucidate the mechanisms underlying electrical signatures.
- Support and coordinate related activities on materials deposition, device fabrication, etc.
- Mentor students and junior colleagues working on related projects.
Job Requirements
- PhD holder in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
- Prior experience in electrical measurements, microscopy, and device characterization
- Research background in materials and device physics (preferably spintronics)
- Prior hands-on experience with one or more of the following: instrumentation, cryogenics, scripting for data acquisition and analysis, device fabrication, materials growth
- Passion for research, hard-working, and team player. Able to collaborate within the team, and across institutions.
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