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Postdoctoral Researcher in Data-driven X-ray Nanoimaging for Semiconductor Metrology École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fully funded postdoctoral position for two years with a possibility of extension. Contracts are issued for one year and renewable annually according to standard EPFL procedures. Employed by EPFL; work based at the Swiss Light Source synchrotron at Paul Scherrer Institute.
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Switzerland
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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
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EPFL is advertising a postdoctoral researcher position in data-driven X-ray nanoimaging for semiconductor metrology. The project sits at the intersection of physics, computer science, electrical engineering, materials science, and mathematics, with a strong focus on inverse problems, 3D reconstruction, tomography, laminography, coherent diffractive imaging, and machine learning for imaging.
The research goal is to develop acquisition and reconstruction methods that use known semiconductor design information to detect deeply buried defects from the smallest possible number of X-ray measurements. The postdoc will work on high-throughput imaging of static structural defects, starting from existing experimental datasets and extending reconstruction pipelines and data acquisition methods. There is also an opportunity to perform synchrotron experiments at the upgraded Swiss Light Source (SLS) at Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) and other facilities worldwide.
The position is hosted by EPFL and physically based at the Swiss Light Source synchrotron in Villigen, Switzerland. The postdoc will be part of the SNSF Starting Grant project NEXUS-3D and will work closely with synchrotron scientists and computational X-ray imaging experts. The role offers an independent research direction, close mentorship, and professional development opportunities including summer schools, conferences, and synchrotron experiments.
Eligibility highlights: PhD in physics, engineering, computer science, or a related field; strong Python programming; GPU processing experience; experience with inverse problems and 3D reconstruction; excellent English communication skills. Helpful but not required: ptychography, sparse sensing, optimization, Bayesian experimental design, machine learning for imaging, synchrotron experience, and semiconductor metrology.
Funding: fully funded postdoctoral appointment for 2 years, with possible extension. Contracts are annual and renewable under EPFL procedures.
How to apply: submit the application only through the online platform with a single PDF containing a cover letter, CV, research statement, and contact details for 3 referees. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. If you also want to be considered for the companion time-resolved imaging postdoc, mention this in your cover letter.
Funding details
Fully funded postdoctoral position for two years with a possibility of extension. Contracts are issued for one year and renewable annually according to standard EPFL procedures. Employed by EPFL; work based at the Swiss Light Source synchrotron at Paul Scherrer Institute.
What's required
PhD in physics, engineering, computer science, or a related field; strong scientific programming in Python; experience with GPU processing of large-scale datasets; experience with inverse problems and 3D reconstruction methods for tomography, laminography, or a closely related modality; excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Preferred experience includes coherent diffractive imaging/ptychography, sparse sensing, optimization or Bayesian experimental design, machine learning for imaging, synchrotron experiment experience, and semiconductor devices or metrology.
How to apply
Apply only through the online platform and submit a single PDF containing a cover letter, CV, research statement, and contact details for 3 referees. Mention in the cover letter if you also want to be considered for the companion position. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until filled.
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