Postdoctoral Researcher – Advanced Materials And Thin-Film Technologies

International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) Organisation/ Materials engineering Engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 2 Nov ***:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
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No Open Date for Applications: October 13th, Close Date for Applications: November 2nd, **, 23h59m (Lisbon Time) Profile We are looking for Postdoctoral Researcher to work under the project MI3 S. The project's aim is to advance research and technological development in innovative materials, functional thin films and their integration into advanced devices and systems.
The project combines materials engineering, experimental characterisation and process optimisation to develop innovative technological solutions with potential industrial applications.
Job Duties
Conduct independent scientific research within the scope of the MI3 S project, contributing to its scientific and technological objectives.
Develop, optimise and validate advanced materials and thin-film fabrication processes for functional devices and applications.
Perform experimental investigations, materials characterisation and quantitative analysis of process-structure-property relationships.
Design and implement experimental methodologies, including process optimisation, reproducibility assessment and performance evaluation.
Contribute to the integration of developed materials and processes into functional demonstrators and prototype devices.
Prepare scientific publications for submission to international peer-reviewed journals and present research results at scientific conferences.
Contribute to technical reports, project deliverables, milestones and other scientific documentation required by the project.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams and external project partners, supporting knowledge transfer and dissemination activities.
Support the scientific supervision and training of junior researchers and students involved in related research activities.
Identify opportunities for further scientific development, including new research proposals and potential industrial applications.
Academic Qualifications Mandatory Ph D in Physics, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Engineering Physics, Materials Engineering, or a closely related scientific or engineering field.
Key Experience and Technical Skills Demonstrated research experience in materials science, nanotechnology, thin-film technologies or related fields.
Practical experience in experimental research, including the development, optimisation and validation of materials or fabrication processes.
Knowledge of physical thin-film deposition techniques, materials processing or semiconductor-related fabrication technologies.
Experience in materials and device characterisation, including the interpretation of experimental results.
Ability to independently design experiments, critically analyse scientific data and troubleshoot experimental processes.
Demonstrated scientific research capabilities, supported by peer-reviewed publications, conference contributions or equivalent scientific achievements.
Good scientific writing and communication skills in English.
Other Valued Skills/Experience Experience with sputtering of CIGS solar cells is a plus.
Previous experience working in cleanroom or advanced nanofabrication environments.
Experience with physical vapour deposition, sputtering, atomic layer deposition or other advanced materials processing techniques.
Familiarity with structural, morphological, optical or electrical characterisation of thin films and functional materials.
Experience in technology development, prototype fabrication or the integration of advanced materials into devices.
Participation in National or European collaborative research projects.
Experience in scientific reporting, project deliverables and dissemination activities.
Previous collaboration with industrial partners or participation in applied research and technology transfer activities.
Experience mentoring MSc candidates and supporting junior researchers.
Personal Skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary research environments.
Inclusion and Diversity Sustainability and Social Responsibility Accountability Teamwork Communication Growth Mindset Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges[1] Relocation support (travel expenses included) Guest House on-site included for the 1st month Private health insurance 30 working days of annual leave, plus 13 official holidays 9 days of paid sick leave per year Family allowance (160€/month accordi