.Organisation/Company: INLDepartment: Human ResourcesResearch Field: Engineering » Electronic engineeringResearcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)Positions: Master PositionsCountry: PortugalApplication Deadline: 8 Dec 2024 - 23:00 (Europe/Lisbon)Type of Contract: TemporaryJob Status: Full-timeHours Per Week: 40Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programmeIs the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionJob Reference: Ref.10.24.56Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)Group/Unit: Integrated Micro and NanotechnologiesNumber of Vacancies: 1Employment Type: Full timeContract Duration: 6 monthsOpen Date for Applications: November 18th, 2024Closing Date for Applications: December 8th, 2024, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)Key words: #cleanroommicrofabrication #processoptimisation #flatopticsfabricationOverviewThe 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 qualified Research Engineer to join our team in the development of optical systems for integration of flat optics in compact camera systems under the project Sensitive Industry with the code no 72261.Job DutiesCleanroom micro and nanofabrication of flat optics and diffractive optical elements; Definition, execution and optimisation of fabrication process flows, and key specifications for test layouts and mask design; Experimental characterisation of microfabricated optical devices for process optimisation and performance evaluation.Mandatory QualificationsEducationMSc degree in Material Science, Electronics, Physics, Plasmas, Optics, Mechanics, or other relevant subject.ExperienceExperimental design and process optimisation; Cleanroom microfabrication processes; Optical systems andtheir characterisation.Technical SkillsKnowledge in cleanroom processing techniques (e.G. lithography, nanoimprint, thin film deposition, dry and wet etching, metrology); Process optimisation; Optical system characterisation; Data analysis and scripting software (e.G., Matlab, Mathematica, Python).Preferred QualificationsEducationPhD degree in Material Science, Electronics, Physics, Plasmas, Optics, Mechanics, or other relevant subject.ExperienceHands-on experience in processing and characterisation of nanostructures and thin films for optical devices; Experience in analysis and definition of process requirements and tolerancing; Hands-on experiencein metrology for validation of optical systems.Personal SkillsStrong 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