International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory Careers

Description

Project Implementation Officer – Chip Design / Semiconductor Specialist (CHIPS JU Initiatives)

Job Reference: Ref.03.26.301

Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)

Location: Braga, Portugal

Group/Unit: Business Strategic and Relations

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Duration: 36 months

Open Date for Applications: March 24th, 2026

Closing Date for Applications: April 14th, 2026, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)

Key words: #europeanfunding #stakeholdermanagement #stakeholderengagement #projectmanagement

Overview

The Business Strategic and Relations (BSR) department is seeking a Project Implementation Officer, with sound knowledge in semiconductor technologies and technical consulting to support the implementation and growth of its semiconductor-related initiatives under the CHIPS Joint Undertaking (CHIPS JU). This role will serve as the contact point for fabless SMEs and start-ups accessing IC design services at national and European level, fostering effective collaboration between industry, research, and public authorities at Regional, National, and European levels.

The Project Implementation Officer will contribute to strengthening INL’s positioning within the European semiconductor landscape, ensuring strong industrial engagement and alignment with European and national policy priorities.

Job Duties

The job duties will be the following:

• Serve as point of contact for fabless SMEs and start-ups accessing IC design services at national and European level, supporting them from pre-design through tape-out and ramp-up, including users of EuroCDP advanced services and related funding programs.
• Support SMEs and startups in project definition and scoping, eligibility assessment, proposal preparation and optimisation, and monitoring of advanced services.
• Support users in navigating incubation and acceleration programmes.
• Coordinate interactions between different European Chips initiatives, such as EuroCDP, Chips Competence Centres, Pilot Lines and Design Enablement Teams.
• Contribute to ecosystem activation through outreach, events, stakeholder engagement, and communication activities.

Mandatory Qualifications

Education

• Master Degree in Electronic Engineering, Semiconductor Technologies, Materials Science, or a closely related field.

Experience and Technical Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in semiconductor technologies, technical consulting, or innovation support ecosystems.
• Experience in technical project management, key account management, consulting, or innovation program coordination.
• Experience working with SMEs, start-ups, and innovation ecosystems in semiconductor or deep-tech sectors with a solid understanding of the semiconductor value chain.
• Familiarity with European funding instruments (e.g. Horizon Europe, CHIPS JU, Digital Europe).
• Demonstrated experience in technical project management or key account management.
• Experience working with European institutions, or policy-driven programmes.

Personal Skills

• “Hands-on” approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines.
• Problem-solving ability with a proactive and innovative mindset.
• Customer orientation with a focus on providing high-quality support to researchers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues and external partners.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

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
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.