Research Engineer – Advanced miniaturized devices for analytical applications

Updated: over 1 year ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 30 Jul 2022

Research Engineer – Advanced miniaturized devices for analytical applications

Job Reference: Ref. 06.22.28

Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)

Location: Braga, Portugal

Group/Unit: Food Quality and Safety Research Group

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Duration: 48 months

Open Date for Applications: June 30th, 2022

Closing Date for Applications: July 30th, 2022, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)

Key words: #analytical chemistry, #microfabrication, #DNA analysis, #sample preparation

Overview

The Food Quality and Safety Research Group is dedicated to the development of analytical approaches based on the combination of molecular biology (mainly DNA based methodology) and nano and microfabrication technology in order to provide the food industry and control laboratories with reliable analytical tools. Following this objective, the methodology is based on working on very specific analytical needs and on using a modular approach for each of the steps of the analytical process. This approach, help us to evaluate and to choose the best method in each case, to have a sound integrated final product, and at the same time a wide-range of intermediate products that can be used by themselves to solve specific analytical challenges.

We are looking for a qualified Research Engineer with expertise in the Food and other (Bio)-chemistry analytical research area to join our team to work in the Food Quality and Safety field under the project Transparency solutions for transforming the food system – TITAN, with reference number 101060739, under the Horizon Europe Funding Framework.

The candidate will also have strong interactions with other research teams such as 2D materials, Water Quality and Medical Devices among others in the design, fabrication and testing of miniaturized devices for the development of highly-advanced bio-analytical tools under several projects.

  • Job Duties
  • The job duties will be the following:

  • Design, fabrication and testing of miniaturised devices for Bio-chemical analysis of complex matrixes;
  • Integration of devices with nanomaterials based sensors;
  • Design, integration and evaluation of flow control in miniaturized devices;
  • Integration of data acquisition and user interface;
  • Set-up of protocols of analysis on miniaturized devices;
  • Evaluation of performance of complex analytical processes in miniaturized devices.
  • Mandatory Qualifications
  • Education

    • PhD degree in in Biological Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Food Science, Biochemistry or related fields.

    Experience

    • Experience on design, fabrication and testing of miniaturized devices for (bio)-chemical analysis;
    • Hands-on experience in microfabrication including CNC milling and laser cutter based fabrication;
    • Experience in working on both industrial and scientific projects;

    Technical Skills

    • Experience on microelectronics technologies for chemical sensor fabrication;
    • Hands-on experience on flow systems and microfluidics;
    • Background in analytical chemistry and/or molecular biology;

    Other Preferred Skills

    • Experience in chemometrics is desirable;
    • Experience with software development for device control and data collection is desirable;
    • Hands-on experience with advance software tools such as LabVEIW, C++ Python is desirable
    • Experience with the development of miniaturized devices for DNA based analysis.

    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;
    • Team work spirit;
    • Good communication skills;
    • Motivation to work both in academic and industrial environments;
    • Motivation to technology transfer to industry.
  • 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:

  • The application is made online by clicking the “Apply” button below;
  • The candidate must complete all required sections of the online application form;
  • 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.



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