R&D Lead: Chemical & Ionic Device Innovation

imec; Vlaams-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Imec, headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, seeks an R&D Team Leader for the Chemical & Ionic Device Principles group. You will coordinate researchers exploring novel chemical and ionic operating principles to enable next-generation device concepts.

You will bridge day-to-day R&D with the broader organization, guide priority setting, and foster an inclusive, high-impact team culture while collaborating with device integration teams.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, physics, electronics or material science with at least 5 years of R&D experience.
• Proven track record in people management.
• Ability to balance attention to detail with big-picture focus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsabilités

• Oversee the team’s activities across projects, monitor progress, and adjust priorities or elevate where needed.
• Build and sustain the team’s scientific and technical excellence, in close collaboration with experts, scientific directors and other stakeholders.
• Act as first-line people manager by supporting wellbeing, growth and development of team members, while creating an environment where people take ownership and reach their potential.
• Translate project, technology and organizational priorities into clear goals for the team and individuals, and follow up on progress and delivery.
• Strengthen the connection between the team and the broader organization by sharing context, clarifying expectations, raising concerns early, and fostering alignment before issues escalate.
• Build strong collaborations within the department and across imec, especially with teams working on emerging device concepts and semiconductor technologies.
• Set the standard by contributing directly to the team’s technical activities and establishing efficient ways of working.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful and collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued.

Connaissances

People management

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Formation

PhD in chemistry, physics, electronics or material science

Description du poste

Imec, headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, seeks an R&D Team Leader for the Chemical & Ionic Device Principles group. You will coordinate researchers exploring novel chemical and ionic operating principles to enable next-generation device concepts.

You will bridge day-to-day R&D with the broader organization, guide priority setting, and foster an inclusive, high-impact team culture while collaborating with device integration teams.