We are seeking a research scientist to perform original research advancing the state of the art in plasma etch technology. The successful candidate will be part of an exploratory research team on patterning for leading-edge devices and systems, participate alongside a global team of researchers on multiple projects, publish in top-tier conferences and contribute to pushing the frontier of information technology through IBM internal and external engagements. The candidate will join the Advanced Plasma Processing Group and will be responsible for maintaining the critical tool set in etch, interfacing with tool and material suppliers, and helping develop etch processes and modules. This job requires both a high degree of autonomy and the ability to work well with others in a fast-pa