Senior Process Engineer (Senior Engineer)

About the positionWe invite applications for a Senior Process Engineer (Senior Engineer) position within the field of Semiconductor physics/technology, available at The Department of Physics / Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology. The position is for a period of 3 years.  Starting date as soon as possible.  Place of work is The Department of Physics / Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology at Blindern, Oslo. Job/ project descriptionThe Solid-State Physics and Quantum Technology section, under the Department of Physics/Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology is responsible for the operation of the UiO Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory (UiO-MiNaLab). UiO MiNaLab is an advanced research infrastructure and is among the largest single experimental facilities at the university. UiO-MiNaLab is operated in partnership with SINTEF and is a partner in the national infrastructure open access infrastructure Norwegian Micro- and Nanofabrication Facility (NorFab), partly funded by the Research Council of Norway. Research and education at UiO-MiNaLab combines materials science, micro-, nano-, and quantum technology for applications in electronics, energy and life sciences. These activities are carried out both by the solid-state physics and quantum technology section and by external academic and industrial users of the laboratory. To conduct the activity, UiO-MiNaLab is equipped with more than 40 advanced instruments, with an investment cost in the range of 200 MNOK. These include characterisation techniques such as ARPES, XRD, SEM, SIMS, Hall effect, SPM and deposition/modification systems such as PLD, ALD, e-beam evaporation, magnetron sputtering, and ion implantation. See http://www.norfab.no/lab-facilities/uio-minalab/ for more details. Currently, the UiO-MiNaLab staff comprises a full-time laboratory manager, a research infrastructure coordinator, 3 full-time engineers, and 25% of a full-time administrator. To support laboratory users, running and maintaining of the cleanroom infrastructure and nearby characterization laboratories, we seek a cleanroom engineer for a temporary position. The engineer will report to the UiO-MiNaLab Lab Manager. Work tasks The responsibilities include Process development of atomic layer deposition (ALD) and pulsed laser deposition (PLD) for external customers Maintenance of ALD and PLD equipment, including lasers, gas and vacuum systems Coding routines for preventative maintenance of the laboratory tools HSE documentation and risk assessments User training, both on processes/equipment, and on lab safety Assisting users/researchers in process/equipment related troubleshooting To take part in the procurement of new equipment - testing, specification and qualification Administrative tasks connected to MiNaLab-operation The position will be an integral part in the ongoing research and education through support of the infrastructure users together with a team of three engineers and scientific staff. There will be daily contact with both students and researchers and external customers; therefore, the personal suitability to cooperate and communicate, especially with students, is essential. The accumulated knowledge obtained in this position will be (where appropriate) shared with colleagues, cleanroom users and our international network, e.g., as part of the Nordic Nanolab Expert Network. This network also provides a very good opportunity to interact and learn from other highly experienced cleanroom engineers working within the Nordic countries. What skills are important in this role?Qualification requirements: In this role you must have A master’s degree in physics, chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, electrical or chemical engineering, or similar. Relevant work experience can compensate for formal qualifications. Documented experience with installation of vacuum deposition or characterisation systems and experience in process development using atomic layer deposition (ALD) and pulsed laser deposition (PLD) A minimum of 1 year experience beyond the master’s degree from an internationally leading cleanroom infrastructure  Experience in characterisation of materials using advanced instrumentation Experience with reviewing HSE protocols and performing formal risk assessments Documented programming skills (e.g. Labview, Python or Arduino)  Excellent communication skills, both oral and written in English and Norwegian (or another Scandinavian language) Desired qualifications: A PhD heavily utilizing ALD or PLD will be regarded as beneficial. Candidates whose PhD research involved substantial cleanroom work will be considered to have sufficient experience. Experience in onboarding and training new users.  Experience in running outreach activities within a laboratory environment.  UiO is subject to the Security Act, which governs the organisation's protection of security-sensitive objects and knowledge, in addition to other relevant legislation concerning access to and handling of sensitive information. Based on this, it is a requirement that successful applicants are security-eligible. We may use background checks as part of our recruitment process. What are we looking for in you?Personal skills: Ability to work both independently and as part of a team An outgoing and service-oriented nature. A safety-oriented and cooperative mindset. A structured, well-documented, and solution-oriented approach to tasks. The ability to adapt swiftly to new tasks. Strong communication and collaboration skills. A positive attitude and a strong curiosity to learn. Weight will be placed on personal suitability, including the ability to handle hectic periods and support users and students in a busy cleanroom and laboratory environment.  We can offer youA pleasant and stimulating work environment Good welfare schemes. Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours.  A workplace with good development and career opportunities. Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes. Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities Salary in position as Senior Engineer, position code 1181 in salary range NOK 625 000 – 775 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2% is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund Inclusive work life and diversity at UiOInclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives. If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview. We especially encourage women to apply. More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here.   We hope that you will apply for the position. How to applyThe application must include: Cover letter with a statement of motivation CV (complete overview of education and work experience) Copies of educational certificates and transcript of records Names and contact details of 2-3 references (names, relation to candidate and telephone number) Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for this job". When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language. General informationThe best qualified candidates will be invited for interviews. Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we can't, you will hear from us.