Research Fellow –MEMS sensor development for automotive applications

Research Fellow –MEMS sensor development for automotive applications

(Ref.12.22.66)

Job Reference:Ref.12.22.66

Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)

Location: Braga, Portugal

Group/Unit: IMiNa – Integrated Micro and Nanotechnologies

Number of Vacancies:2

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Duration:21months *

*with an expected extension of up to 3 months contingent to new projects in pipeline

Open Date for Applications:January 9th, 2023

Closing Date for Applications:January 30th, 2023, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)

Key words:#MEMS, #automotive, #microfabrication, #accelerometer, #micromachining

Overview

The IMiNa RG is dedicated to the development of new MEMS solutions based on silicon and flexible substrates sensors and their integration into functional prototypes.

We are looking for 2highly-qualified, self-motivatedResearch Fellows to join our team in the development ofnew MEMSsensors under the project next Sense in collaboration with Bosch Car Multimedia Portugal, S.A., including MEMS inertial sensors to achieve high sensitivity across an extended bandwidth and redundant and reliable MEMS sensors for brake-by-wire systems.

Job Duties

The job duties will be the following:

1.     Design and model (analytic, FEM) MEMS devices (in particular electrical and mechanical domains);

2.     Design the masksfor fabrication and fabrication follow-up;

3.     Laboratory characterization of sensor devices (electric, mechanical, thermal…);

4.     Create scientific documents of the developments (reports, scientific articles,…).

MandatoryQualifications

Education

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics Engineering or other related field.

Experience

• Experience in MEMSdevice development (including PhD or post doctoral work);

• Experience in mask/layout design using CAD and process design tools.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge on MEMS modelling/simulation approaches (analytical and/or finite element modelling), using simulation software (Matlab/Simulink, Mathematica, COMSOL, ANSYS…);

• Knowledge on mask/layout development using CAD and process design tools;

• Knowledge onMEMS microfabrication processes (e.g. SOI-based bulk micromachining);

• Knowledge on transduction mechanisms (e.g. capacitive transduction).

Other Skills

• Grant and report writing;
• Good track record of disseminating research results to the scientific community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience on laboratorial characterization is valued (electrical/mechanical);

• Previous experience in cleanroom processing is valued;

• International mobility experience is 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;
• Team work spirit;
• Good communication skills;
• “Hands-on” approach together with a high commitment;
• Highly organised and dynamic;
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

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 thefollowingmandatory documents:

a)     Cover letter;

b)     Curriculum Vitae;

c)      Academic and/or Professional diplomas;

Online application instructions:

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.