IC Companies Hiring Physicists: Research or Practical?

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IC companies like Intel and IBM hire physicists primarily for research roles, focusing on advanced technologies such as high-k materials and deposition techniques. These physicists contribute to various projects aimed at improving semiconductor reliability and performance. Research institutes like IMEC collaborate with major industry players, including Intel, Panasonic, and Texas Instruments, to drive innovation in these areas. The involvement of physicists is crucial for both theoretical research and practical applications within these companies.
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Generally, what do IC Companies like Intel and IBM hire physicists for? Are they just looking to fill research positions or do we see them on the practical side?
 
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Well physicists are needed for the research departments. If you look at the INTEL website, you can consult their high k programme. Many physicists are working on that (i am doing my phd on this). They are also working on deposition techniques, reliability, etc etc. The research institute where i do my phd, ie IMEC has a lot of INTEL assignees that are working on such topics. This research institute has several core partners like INTEL, panasonic, Texas instruments, Philips, ASM,...

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Interesting site. Maybe I'll do my PhD there one day!
 

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