Junior Research Fellow – Printed sensors and Gas sensors

at  International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory

Description
Junior Research Fellow – Printed sensors
Job Reference: RRP.16.64.13.6
Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory
Location: Braga, Portugal
Group/Unit: Integrated Micro and Nanotechnologies Research Group
Number of Vacancies: 1
Employment Type: Full time
Contract Duration: 17 months
Open Date for Applications: June 5th, 2024
Closing Date for Applications: June 27th, 2024, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)
Key words: #additivemanufacturing #nanomaterials #sensors #programming #electronics

OVERVIEW

The Integrated Micro and Nanotechnologies RG is dedicated to develop applied research on polymeric and silicon-based micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), inkjet-printed sensors, gas and passive sensors, micro-opto-electromechanical systems (MOEMS), diffractive optics, and microlenses. We are looking for a qualified Junior Research Fellow to join our team in developing print sensors for application in electronics, healthcare and food sensing for the project A5.1. I&S Solutions for food packaging, under the PRR framework, and the VIAFOOD agenda.
Job Duties

The job duties will be the following:

• Optimise the electrohydrodynamic (EHD) printer;
• Characterise printed devices to understand electrical, mechanical and material behaviours;
• Develop nanomaterials (e.g., nanowires);
• Conduct gas sensors related experiments in an laboratory environment;
• Write project reports.

Mandatory Qualifications

EDUCATION

• MSc in Materials, Nanotechnology, Electronics, Instrumentation, Physics or other related fields.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Familiar with computer programming languages (e.g., C, Python);
• Nanomaterial synthesis and characterisation;
• Electronic instrumentation understanding and control.

PERSONAL SKILLS

• “Hands-on” approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines;
• Problem Solving ability;
• Customer orientation;
• Ability to work independently and as team player;
• Good communication skills.

• Optimise the electrohydrodynamic (EHD) printer;
• Characterise printed devices to understand electrical, mechanical and material behaviours;
• Develop nanomaterials (e.g., nanowires);
• Conduct gas sensors related experiments in an laboratory environment;
• Write project reports