International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory Careers

Postdoctoral Researcher - Microwave impedance cytometry biosensors for drug response analysis

Job Reference: Ref.15.25.406

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: #impedancecytometry #biosensors #microfluidics

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 Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team in the development of microwave impedance cytometry biosensor for drug response analysis.

Job Duties

The job duties will be the following:

• Research and development of microfluidic systems with integrated microwave sensors to measure permittivity of cells and particles;
• Development of laboratory microwave characterisation setups for microfluidics;
• Development of models for impedance characterisation of cells and particles.

Mandatory Qualifications

Education

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, Life Sciences or other relevant subject.

Experience and Technical Skills

• Previous experience in design and fabrication of microfluidics for biologic applications;
• Previous experience in cell culturing, maintenance of cells under non-conventional conditions, and application of drugs on cell cultures;
• Hands-on experience in semiconductor processes and techniques for MEMS and microfluidics (e.g., PhotoLithography, thin-film CVD/PVD, ICP/DRIE, SEM/FITR/XRD/ellipsometry metrology, PDMS & SU-8 processes);
• Experience in electronic sensor integration with microfluidic devices.

Other Valued Skills

• Previous hands-on experience in microwave impedance cytometry using laboratory equipment;
• Hands-on experience in setting up laboratory equipment and instrumentation for microwave and microfluidics characterisation;
• Hands-on experience in cell culture preparation in microfluidics;
• Experience in data analysis and visualisation scripting (e.g.m Python, MATLAB).

Personal Skills

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

 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.