Research Engineer – Circuits and Radio Frequency Electronics (Ref.03.20.10/1)

Research Engineer – Circuits and Radio Frequency Electronics (Ref.03.20.10/1)

Research Centre: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)

Location: Braga, Portugal

Number of Vacancies: 1

Group/Unit: Technology Engineering Group

Required Education: PhD Degree

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Duration: 48 months

Open Date for Applications: August 27th, 2021

Closing Date for Applications: September 24th, 2021, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)

Organisation Description

The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory – INL (http://www.inl.int ), is the first and only International 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.

Project Specifications: This project is funded by "Programa Operacional Regional do Norte".

Reference number: NORTE-06-3559-FSE-000102.

Introduction

INL is seeking a highly-qualified, self-motivated Research Engineer to reinforce the Technology Engineering Group.

The Technology Engineering Group is expected to function as a cohesive, multifaceted engineering team that promotes the INL’s core R&D&I skills, in particular in the area of system engineering. It aims to expand the installed capacities for an interdisciplinary approach to transform concepts into high quality nano-technology based products and services.

The objective is to create a multidisciplinary team of Engineers from different areas, namely Mechanical, Electric, Physics, and Computer Engineering to work very closely with each other and that will ensure continuity between the knowledge accumulated at INL and the existing knowledge in companies, enabling a faster and more effective data transfer. Each member will bring their contribution to the team to maximise the construction of very complex systems capable of responding to crosscutting needs of the companies with which they will be working.

Role & Key Responsibilities

The Research Engineer will be responsible for building radio frequency solutions (tens of MHz to tens of GHz) – design, modelling, and test to cope with a variety of  RF applications including wireless protocols, IOT, micro antennas, implantable sensors, others. The selected candidate will undertake the following main activities and responsibilities:

• Design, modelling and simulation of high-frequency operating components and circuits covering the range between tens of MHz and tens of GHz;
• Implement and interface the above components with system level electronics;
• Modelling of devices operating on radio frequency (waveguides, antennas, non-conventional devices;
• Construction of electrical models (coplanar waveguides, nano-oscillators, coplanar antennas, etc).

Job Requirements

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or other relevant subject is required.

Experience and Technical Skills

• Ability to simulate, build (if appropriate), and test RF devices and their electronic interfaces (hybrid or monolithic) including integration between fast nano-electronic devices and wireless communication systems;
• Ability to develop embedded electronics firmware, and develop advanced processing algorithms for wireless protocols will be valued.

 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;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Capable of establishing collaborative ties;
• Team work spirit.

Languages

Excellent communication skills in English are required since it’s the working language of INL.

Supervision

The work plan will be developed at the INL under the scientific guidance of Marco Martins. The successful candidate will be integrated in the Technology Engineering Group. 

Duration of the contract

The total duration of the employment contract shall be 48 months and may be renewed based on the performance of the individual and the duration of the project.

The expected starting date is October 2021.

What we offer

• Social Security costs to be paid by INL;
• Work Accidents insurance costs to be paid by INL, to provide coverage for work accidents and invalidity benefits;
• Health insurance with excellent coverage;
• Tax Benefits;
• A family allowance for staff members that are married or that are living under the status of “common-law couple” and/or have any dependent child;
• A child allowance for each dependent child;
• Free Nursery Service at INL campus (subject to availability);
• Support for Education fees of dependent children;
• Depending on the place of residence, INL covers 100% of travel expenses for all family members;
• 30 days of annual leave;
• Diplomatic status.

How to Apply

The application is made online through our e-recruiting platform. Please click on the “Apply” button.

For the application to be valid it must be made in English and the candidate must complete all required sections of the online application form, as well as submit all required documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Supporting Documents

Please enclose the following supporting documents in pdf format:

(a)  Cover letter in English;

(b)  Curriculum Vitae in English;

(c)   University certificates;

(d)  Recognition of academic degrees (only academic degrees awarded by non-Portuguese higher education institutions)*;

* The selected candidate(s) with an academic degree granted by a non-Portuguese higher education institution must present, for hiring purposes, the certificate of recognition of that degree(s), issued by the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education or by a Portuguese Public Higher Education Institution. Please consult the website of the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en .

At the application stage, the supporting document(s) mentioned in paragraph (d) [Recognition of academic degrees (only academic degrees awarded by non-Portuguese higher education institutions)], may be replaced by a Declaration of Honour (Template)  from the candidate. In this case, the application of the candidate will be provisionally accepted provided that the following conditions shall be satisfied:

The documents must be submitted in the “additional files” section using the “add portfolio” icon that appears in the application form.

General Eligibility conditions, required qualifications and expertise:

Candidates must comply with the following requirements:

Additional Information

Employment Agreement

If your application is successful and you accept our offer of employment, you will receive the employment agreement and all other relevant documents. If you are relocating, you will be given assistance by the HR Office.

If Your Application is Not Successful

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 promotes a non-discrimination and equal access policy, 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.

Enquiries should be made to: [email protected] .

The advertisement deadline may be extended at any time without previous notice in order to improve the suitability and effectiveness of the recruitment process.