International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory Careers

Research Assistant – Microwave sensors for particle classification

Job Reference: Ref.22.25.406

Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)

Location: Braga, Portugal

Group/Unit: Integrated Micro and Nanotechnologies

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Duration: 24 months

Open Date for Applications: March 17th, 2025

Closing Date for Applications: April 6th, 2025, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)

Key words: #microwavesensors #microfluidics #biosensors #particleclassification

Overview

The Integrated Micro and Nanotechnologies research group is dedicated to performing state of the art research integrating micro and nanotechnologies to develop innovative solutions in the fields of MEMS and Micro Optical Elements.

We are looking for a Researcher Assistant to join our team for the research and development of microwave sensors and microwave impedance. 

Job Duties

The job duties will be the following:

• Research and development of new resonant microwave sensors for microfluidic integration;
• Development of laboratorial microwave impedance characterization setups;
• Development of particle and material classification algorithms.

Mandatory Qualifications

Education

• MSc in degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Physics Engineering, or other relevant subject.

Experience and Technical Skills

• Experience in microwave sensor design (i.e., model and simulation, design, fabrication and characterisation of GHz microwave resonators);
• Hands-on experience with microwave instrumentation (e.g., signal generators, VNA, spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes);
• Experience in FEM modelling (e.g., COMSOL, Ansys, HFSS);
• Experience in signal processing and data analysis (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Mathematica) is required.

Other Valued Skills

• Practical experience with microfluidic devices (e.g., biological and particle sensing applications);
• Knowledge and experience in cleanroom processes and techniques;
• Experience in ECAD and PCB development (e.g., Altium).

Personal Skills

• Strong motivation to work both independently and as part of a team in an interdisciplinary environment, with the ability to pay close attention to detail and to meet deadlines;
• Excellent communication skills and experience in the dissemination of results to the scientific community are expected;
• Problem Solving ability.

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.