Research Scientist - Physical Modelling of Light Sources

Introduction

At ASML Research, everyone is part of a multidisciplinary team. Physicists, data scientists, chemical engineers, metrology experts and more – all working together in different teams to crack a particular challenge. Each team member brings a different set of skills to attack technical challenges from different angles. The result? Incredibly imaginative breakthroughs at the cutting edge of engineering.

ASML Research is currently looking for an expert in extreme light generation and high fields physics and numerical modeling to strengthen our team of research scientists investigating the development of ultra bright light sources for metrology and lithography.

Role and responsibilities

As expert in extreme light generation and high fields physics and numerical modeling, you will be responsible for building modeling tools that describe the generation, amplification and propagation of photons in different media (solid, liquid, gas, plasma) and wavelength ranges extending as far as hard x-rays. There are many complex interaction between light and matter to be explored, leading to a thorough understanding of a system able to produce the high intensities, wavelength ranges and brightnesses needed in our machines. Your goal will be to explore those light matter interactions, from the perspective of light.

You will work in a team of scientists in the fields of light generation, currently working with (ultra-fast) lasers, solid state sources, plasma sources, non-linear fibers and more. Within this team, your focus will be on developing modeling tools to accurately explain experimental observations and enable to push the performances further while keeping the systems technically consistent with an industrial context. You will also be in a position to propose and explore new concepts and device architectures which bring the performances beyond current levels and ensure the leading performance of our machines.

In this position, you will be responsible for:

• Setting up and validating models describing the conversion of energy into photons via media and devices.
• Combining the results from different modelling tools.
• Supporting the development of experiments with models.
• Using the analysis as input for new tool design and problem solutions.
• Working in the team to explain existing limitations and propose long term solutions.
• Coming up with means and methods to realize above tasks and/or improve on known practices.
• Sharing your knowledge effectively with the members of the program and department.
• Working with other architects and System Engineering to define and maintain metrology and lithography light source roadmaps.

Education and experience

Education

• You hold a university PhD in physics or closely related field.

Experience

• You have minimum 5 years of experience in modeling of light creation/amplification/ behavior at high intensities or in extreme fields.
• You are experienced with different kinds of numerical modeling tools.
• Experimental experience is welcome.

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There’s always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

• Ability to work independently in a dynamic explorative environment.
• Ability to effectively assess a complex problem taking into account not only the physics of the phenomenon at hand, but also the requirements and limitations of the application.
• Ability to cooperate within a highly skilled team of experts towards a common goal
• Ability to propose practical and pragmatic solutions.
• Self-supporting skills and enthusiasm
• Inquisitive personality with an analytical view
• Constructively critical, open minded and curious attitude for the ideas of others.
• Commitment and motivation to achieve projects outcomes
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal) across disciplines and at all organizational levels.
• Ability to realize experiments and hands-on work is highly valued, but not compulsory.

Other information

Context of position

The holder of the position reports to the group lead Light Sources in the Research Department. Operational activities are within multidisciplinary research projects related to metrology and lithography sources.

We work in small teams and deliver proof of concept solutions that can be transferred to Development & Engineering. We intensively collaborate with external research institutes and universities.

Diversity and inclusion

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

About Us

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