Operational Director of the EPFL Epitaxy Platform (EPiX)
École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, EPFL
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EPFL, l’École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, est l’un des campus universitaires les plus dynamiques d’Europe et
s’inscrit dans le top 20 mondial de nombreux classements académiques. L’EPFL compte plus de 6'500 membres du personnel
qui font vivre les trois missions principales de l’École : l’éducation, la recherche et l’innovation. Le campus de
l’EPFL offre un cadre de travail exceptionnel au cœur d’une communauté de plus de 18'500 personnes, dont près de 14'000
étudiant·e·s et 4'000 chercheur·euse·s issu·e·s de plus de 120 nationalités différentes.
Operational Director of the EPFL Epitaxy Platform (EPiX)
Mission
The EPFL Epitaxy Platform (EPiX) (https://www.epfl.ch/research/facilities/epix/) is seeking a highly motivated and
skilled candidate to manage the operations related to the epitaxy growth at EPFL, as well as working on metal-organic
vapour phase epitaxy (MOVPE) of III-V materials aimed at both electronic and optoelectronic device technologies. The
primary mission of the EPIX core facility is to provide EPFL researchers and partners with access to high-performance,
customer-oriented scientific equipment and service expertise in epitaxy research. The subsidiary mission is to
contribute, through its own research and development activities, to advancing the platform's technology for the benefit
of its users and EPFL's reputation, and thus to maintaining recognised and in-demand center of expertise.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Organize and manage the core facility (finance, organization, processes, investments, R&D ...)
- Implement health and safety measures related to all EPiX machines.
- Conduct MOVPE of III-V semiconductors and heterojunctions.
- Contribute to the overall expertise in epitaxy in different material systems, working in synergy with other EPiX
team members.
- Supervise the activities of the staff and organize their missions (service, training (especially Master and PhD
students), maintenance and research & development projects).
- Prepare and coordinate the installation of the instruments, manage instrument's maintenance and operation.
- Implement the strategy and improvement measures prepared periodically with the Academic Director and the EPIX board.
- Prepare the financial planning, supervise the financial reporting and controls for the EPIX board and the finance
responsible of the Vice Presidency for Academic Affairs (VPA).
- Contribute to the reputation of research conducted at EPFL, through the successful execution of the core facility's
primary and subsidiary missions. Keep a survey of other Epi-facilities and good practices.
- Ensure the satisfaction of core facility's users, through the availability of highperformance, customer-oriented
equipment and services.
- Proposes doctoral courses and contribute to continuing education.
Desired Profile
- Extensive expertise in MOVPE of III-V semiconductors, with a proven track record in both research and practical
applications.
- Experience or knowledge of Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) operation and processes is highly appreciated.
- Exceptional leadership abilities, capable of managing and inspiring a diverse team working with various epitaxy
tools to ensure top-tier research and innovation.
- Strategic vision with the capability to drive the long-term growth and success of the platform.
- Fluent command of English, both written and spoken, to effectively communicate in an international work environment.
- Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative skills, fostering a positive, results-driven team culture.
- PhD in a relevant field is highly preferred; however, candidates with significant industry experience and practical
expertise may also be considered.
What is offered
-
Exceptional working conditions and the chance to collaborate with renowned experts, and outstanding researchers and
students.
-
A dynamic, world-class research environment with access to state-of-the-art EPFL facilities, including advanced
laboratories and cleanrooms (https://www.epfl.ch/research/facilities/cmi/).
-
The opportunity to support and contribute to pioneering research related to highperformanceelectronic and
optoelectronic devices.
Informations
Date d'entrée en fonction : to be discussed
Taux d'occupation : 100.00
Type de contrat : CDD
Durée : Renewable
Référence : 1116
Seul·es les candidat·e·s ayant postulé via le site internet de l'EPFL ou celui de notre partenaire Jobup seront pris
en compte. Les dossiers transmis par les agences non mandatées ne seront pas pris en compte.
s’inscrit dans le top 20 mondial de nombreux classements académiques. L’EPFL compte plus de 6'500 membres du personnel
qui font vivre les trois missions principales de l’École : l’éducation, la recherche et l’innovation. Le campus de
l’EPFL offre un cadre de travail exceptionnel au cœur d’une communauté de plus de 18'500 personnes, dont près de 14'000
étudiant·e·s et 4'000 chercheur·euse·s issu·e·s de plus de 120 nationalités différentes.
Operational Director of the EPFL Epitaxy Platform (EPiX)
Mission
The EPFL Epitaxy Platform (EPiX) (https://www.epfl.ch/research/facilities/epix/) is seeking a highly motivated and
skilled candidate to manage the operations related to the epitaxy growth at EPFL, as well as working on metal-organic
vapour phase epitaxy (MOVPE) of III-V materials aimed at both electronic and optoelectronic device technologies. The
primary mission of the EPIX core facility is to provide EPFL researchers and partners with access to high-performance,
customer-oriented scientific equipment and service expertise in epitaxy research. The subsidiary mission is to
contribute, through its own research and development activities, to advancing the platform's technology for the benefit
of its users and EPFL's reputation, and thus to maintaining recognised and in-demand center of expertise.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Organize and manage the core facility (finance, organization, processes, investments, R&D ...)
- Implement health and safety measures related to all EPiX machines.
- Conduct MOVPE of III-V semiconductors and heterojunctions.
- Contribute to the overall expertise in epitaxy in different material systems, working in synergy with other EPiX
team members.
- Supervise the activities of the staff and organize their missions (service, training (especially Master and PhD
students), maintenance and research & development projects).
- Prepare and coordinate the installation of the instruments, manage instrument's maintenance and operation.
- Implement the strategy and improvement measures prepared periodically with the Academic Director and the EPIX board.
- Prepare the financial planning, supervise the financial reporting and controls for the EPIX board and the finance
responsible of the Vice Presidency for Academic Affairs (VPA).
- Contribute to the reputation of research conducted at EPFL, through the successful execution of the core facility's
primary and subsidiary missions. Keep a survey of other Epi-facilities and good practices.
- Ensure the satisfaction of core facility's users, through the availability of highperformance, customer-oriented
equipment and services.
- Proposes doctoral courses and contribute to continuing education.
Desired Profile
- Extensive expertise in MOVPE of III-V semiconductors, with a proven track record in both research and practical
applications.
- Experience or knowledge of Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) operation and processes is highly appreciated.
- Exceptional leadership abilities, capable of managing and inspiring a diverse team working with various epitaxy
tools to ensure top-tier research and innovation.
- Strategic vision with the capability to drive the long-term growth and success of the platform.
- Fluent command of English, both written and spoken, to effectively communicate in an international work environment.
- Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative skills, fostering a positive, results-driven team culture.
- PhD in a relevant field is highly preferred; however, candidates with significant industry experience and practical
expertise may also be considered.
What is offered
-
Exceptional working conditions and the chance to collaborate with renowned experts, and outstanding researchers and
students.
-
A dynamic, world-class research environment with access to state-of-the-art EPFL facilities, including advanced
laboratories and cleanrooms (https://www.epfl.ch/research/facilities/cmi/).
-
The opportunity to support and contribute to pioneering research related to highperformanceelectronic and
optoelectronic devices.
Informations
Date d'entrée en fonction : to be discussed
Taux d'occupation : 100.00
Type de contrat : CDD
Durée : Renewable
Référence : 1116
Seul·es les candidat·e·s ayant postulé via le site internet de l'EPFL ou celui de notre partenaire Jobup seront pris
en compte. Les dossiers transmis par les agences non mandatées ne seront pas pris en compte.