Research Support Technician – Advanced Electronic Materials and Devices

Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST); Cerdanyola del Vallés; Presencial; EUR 25.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Advanced Electronic Materials and Devices Group at a leading research institute seeks a researcher for the TRIBOMED project focusing on self-powered medical implants. This full-time role entails designing and fabricating automated systems for characterizing triboelectric nanogenerators, requiring a degree in Electronic Engineering or Physics and relevant experience.

Servicios

Relocation support

Life insurance

Formación

• Experience in electronic systems/circuits development and programming.

Responsabilidades

• Designing automated load selection synchronized with mechanical stimuli.
• Designing current and voltage sensing for power generation characterization.
• Modeling the time response of power generation under different mechanical stimuli.

Conocimientos

Teamwork skills

Hands-on approach

Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Educación

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Degree in Physics

Equivalent degree

Descripción del empleo

Advanced Electronic Materials and Devices Group focuses on the development of technological applications based on graphene and other 2D materials (MoS2). The activities cover various scientific aspects, from fundamentals (device physics and semiconductors) to materials (growth of graphene and 2D materials by CVD and MOCVD, surface functionalisation, advanced characterisation), through to devices (fabrication technology, nanofabrication) and applications, with a strong emphasis on bioelectronics for neural interfacing.

Main Tasks and responsibilities :

The research activity of the candidate will be part of the TRIBOMED project, which aims to develop self-powered medical implants using triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) and graphene-based electrodes to stimulate the peripheral nervous system. The candidate will be involved in designing, fabricating, and assessing an automated system for TENGs characterization (tribometer). Tasks include : i) designing automated load selection synchronized with mechanical stimuli; ii) designing current and voltage sensing for power generation characterization; iii) modeling the time response of power generation under different mechanical stimuli. This multidisciplinary project covers materials science for energy harvesting and thin film technologies for neural interfaces development.

The research activity will be framed within the ERC-CoG TRIBOMED project (G.A. 101125401) and funded by MICIU/AEI (CEX2021-001214-S), supporting the 'Severo Ochoa Centers of Excellence' and 'María de Maeztu Units of Excellence'.

Requirements :

• Education : Degree in Electronic Engineering, Physics, or equivalent.
• Knowledge and Professional Experience : Experience in electronic systems/circuits development and programming.
• Personal competences : Teamwork skills, fluent in English (spoken and written), hands-on approach.

Conditions :

• Full-time work (37.5h/week)
• Temporary contract (6 months)
• Location: Bellaterra (Barcelona)
• Salary depends on qualifications and experience
• Relocation support, life insurance

Application process :

Apply via the ICN2 website, including :

• A cover letter
• A full CV with contact details
• 2 reference letters or referee contacts

Applications are reviewed continuously.

Equal opportunity statement :

ICN2 promotes diversity and inclusion, including for people with disabilities, following applicable regulations.