Postdoctoral Researcher

Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM, CSIC); Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM, CSIC) seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to lead micro-fabrication, MEMS and heterogeneous integration activities aimed at advanced semiconductor cooling solutions for detectors and HPC systems.

The role spans design, fabrication, integration and validation of micro-fabricated prototypes, collaboration with international partners, and dissemination through reports and publications.

Formación

• PhD in Experimental Physics, Microelectronics, Electronic Engineering, Materials Science, MEMS Engineering, Semiconductor Technology or related disciplines.
• Clean-room fabrication experience required.
• Strong collaboration skills in a multi-disciplinary research environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design, fabrication, integration and validation of advanced micro-fabricated devices.
• Define and optimize process flows for micro-channel cooling components.
• Coordinate activities with clean-room engineers and international partners.
• Document results and contribute to reports and scientific publications.

Conocimientos

Leadership

MEMS fabrication

Clean room

Collaboration

English proficiency

Educación

PhD in related field

Descripción del empleo

Postdoctoral Researcher - Micro-fabrication, MEMS & Heterogeneous Integration for Advanced Semiconductor Cooling

Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM, CSIC)

Start date: December 2026 – January 2027

The Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM, CSIC) is the largest Spanish research institute dedicated to Micro and Nanotechnologies, Micro-systems, Semiconductor Technologies and Integrated Systems. Recognized as a María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence, IMB-CNM hosts Spain’s largest clean room facilities and develops cutting-edge technologies for science and industry.

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher in Micro-fabrication and Heterogeneous Integration to lead the development of advanced micro-channel cooling technologies for next-generation radiation detectors, semiconductor devices, and high-performance computing (HPC) systems.

This role offers a unique opportunity to bridge micro-fabrication, MEMS technologies, advanced packaging, thermal management, silicon inter-posers and 3D integration within an internationally collaborative research environment.

About the Project

The project focuses on developing innovative technological solutions to integrate micro-channel cooling into semiconductor platforms through:

Silicon interposers with embedded micro-channels

Heterogeneous integration technologies

Redistribution Layers (RDL)

Wafer bonding and advanced packaging processes

Monolithic integration with radiation detectors

The resulting technologies will support applications in:

• Particle Physics Instrumentation
• Photon Science and Free Electron Lasers
• High-Performance Computing (HPC) Cooling
• Future Semiconductor and Heterogeneous Integration Systems

Your Role

As the Technical Lead for prototype development, you will coordinate the design, fabrication, integration and validation of advanced micro-fabricated devices.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead the development and integration of micro-fabricated prototypes.
• Define, optimize and supervise process flows for micro-channel cooling devices.
• Ensure compatibility across multiple fabrication and integration technologies.
• Drive technical decision-making throughout the project life cycle.

Prototype Development & Coordination

• Plan fabrication campaigns and process iterations.
• Identify, assess and mitigate technical risks.
• Coordinate activities with clean room engineers and technical staff.

International Collaboration

• Act as the technical interface with international research partners.
• Translate system-level requirements into fabrication and design specifications.
• Support experimental validation campaigns and data interpretation.

Knowledge & Research Output

• Document process flows, design decisions and experimental results.
• Contribute to project deliverables, technical reports and scientific publications.
• Participate in international conferences and collaborative research activities.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Experimental Physics, Microelectronics, Electronic Engineering, Materials Science, MEMS Engineering, Semiconductor Technology or related disciplines
• Leading skills to take technical decisions and responsibilities
• Capacity to collaborate efficiently and openly in a technical and research environment
• Proven experience in clean room-based micro-fabrication
• Experience in MEMS or in advanced packaging / heterogeneous integration
• Previous experience in applied microfluidics or thermal management will be highly valued.
• Skills: Teamwork, Critical thinking and problem solving, Collaborative knowledge generation, Managing deadlines and competing responsibilities, Flexibility in scientific approaches and collaboration
• Languages: Professional working proficiency in English, Basic knowledge of Spanish is desirable

What We Offer

Opportunity to work at one of Europe's leading microelectronics research centres

Access to state-of-the-art clean room and nano-fabrication facilities

Collaboration with internationally recognized researchers and engineers

Participation in high-impact scientific publications and conferences

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging

Dynamic, multidisciplinary and highly collaborative environment

Interested?

We would love to hear from you!

Apply through LinkedIn and access our website for more details about the application process: https://www.imb-cnm.csic.es/en/research/research-career/open-positions

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