Scientist, Epitaxial Thin Film Synthesis

Highlights

• Lead synthesis of epitaxial thin films to discover novel quantum materials.
• Design growth protocols shaping how autonomous platform explores materials.
• Partner across theory and ML to accelerate next-generation material systems.

What they offer

• Bonus potential
• Generous early-stage equity
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Flexible time off with generous company holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Educational assistance program
• Commuter benefits
• Company subsidized lunch program

Ideal candidate

Materials physicist who loves hands-on thin-film growth and uncovering emergent electronic behavior. You thrive collaborating with engineers and ML scientists to scale discovery via automation.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Physics, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or closely related field
• Minimum of 4 years hands-on experience growing epitaxial thin films including graduate research
• Demonstrated expertise in XRD-based structural analysis of crystalline thin films
• Proficiency with surface characterization
• Strong background in electronic and magneto-transport measurements at cryogenic temperatures
• Experience operating RHEED for in-situ growth monitoring
• Knowledge of vacuum science and ultra-high-vacuum system maintenance