International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory Careers

Postdoc Researcher – Selective Area Atomic Layer Deposition

Job Reference: Ref.11.24.62

Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)

Location: Braga, Portugal

Group/Unit: Salomé Research Group

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Duration: 36 months

Open Date for Applications: December 19th, 2024

Closing Date for Applications: January 12th, 2025, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)

Key words: #microandnanofabrication #deposition #etching #AtomicLayerDeposition(ALD) #cleanroomdesignexperiments

Overview

The Salomé Research Group (Nanofabrication, Optoelectronics, and Energy Applications) is dedicated to developing nanofabrication and applications for optoelectronics and energy. Focused on developing nanofabrication solutions for a diverse set of applications, via several mechanisms such as competitive funding projects and industrial services. The group aims to keep advancing the state-of-the-art in several areas.

We are looking for a Postdoc Researcher, together with a multinational semiconductor company, to join our team in developing new deposition techniques aligned with the industry needs. The role is hands-on, involving practical work in the cleanroom and documenting the results and experiments conducted.

Job Duties

The job duties will be the following:

• Perform hands-on tasks in a cleanroom environment;
• Conduct experiments on new deposition processes and tools;
• Grow and characterise thin films;
• Document experiments, testing procedures, results and findings;
• Operate an atomic layer deposition tool aimed to perform area selective deposition.

Mandatory Qualifications

Education

• PhD degree in Physics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering or other related fields

Experience and Technical Skills

• Prior experience in a cleanroom and/or laboratory setting;
• Knowledge of the Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) process;
• Familiarity with thin-film characterisation techniques;
• Understanding of chemical surface modification processes;
• Skilled in reporting and documenting experimental work.

Personal Skills

• “Hands-on” approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines;
• Problem Solving ability;
• Customer orientation;
• Ability to work independently and as team player;
• Good communication skills.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary;
• Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges;
• Private health insurance;
• Family allowances (according to family situation);
• Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability);
• Support for education fees of dependent children;
• Relocation support;
• 30 working days of annual leave.

How to Apply

The application must be in English and include the following mandatory documents:

a)     Cover letter

b)     Curriculum Vitae

c)      Academic and/or Professional diplomas

Online application instructions:

1. The application is made online by clicking the “Apply” button below;
2. The candidate must complete all required sections of the online application form;
3. The candidate must submit the mandatory documents mentioned above in pdf format by including them in the “Additional files” section using the “Add portfolio” button.

Important note:

Incomplete applications including the failure to provide mandatory documents or providing inaccurate information will result in the application not being considered.

How the Selection Process works
 

A. Applications eligibility check

This stage will be carried out on the basis of the mandatory requirements, education, experience and technical skills defined for the job, as well as the validation of the mandatory documents. Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will move forward to the next stage.

B. CV Assessment

The Selection Committee will evaluate the eligible applications based on their CV and other submitted documents and the suitability for the position. The best ranked candidates will be shortlisted for the interview stage(s).

C. Interview(s)

The interview(s) may be done in different formats: video recording, online or onsite.

The question based interview will evaluate the match between the candidate’s profile and the requirements for the position, including the technical and personal skills. To better support this stage, the candidate may be requested to prepare a short presentation.

D. Nomination

The selected candidate will be nominated and formally offered the position, including the disclosure of the contractual conditions. 

Additional Information

Application feedback

We highly value your interest in becoming part of the INL experience and it is important for us to maintain good communications with all candidates. No matter the outcome of your application, we will always provide you with feedback.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Principle

INL follows a non-discrimination and equal access principle, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of and duties based on any possible discriminatory issues.

The advertisement deadline may be extended at any time without previous notice in order to improve the suitability and effectiveness of the recruitment process.

About INL

The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory – INL (http://www.inl.int), is the first and only Intergovernmental Organisation in the world entirely focused on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.

It was founded under an international legal framework to perform interdisciplinary research, deploy and communicate nanotechnology for the benefit of society. INL aims to be a recognised leading global nanotechnology innovation hub.