Master's Research Fellowship in Astronomy Instrumentation

FCiências.ID; Portugal; Presencial; EUR 7800 - 8900; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

FCiências.ID invites applications for one Research Fellowship for R&D Initiation in Instrumentation for Astronomy. The aim is to design and build a cryogenic test system for VIS and NIR detectors, under supervision at IA - Institute of Astrophysics and Space Sciences in Lisbon.

The 6-month fellowship starts in November 2026, with a monthly allowance of 701,12€ and eligible for social security. Candidates must hold a BSc and be enrolled in a Master’s program in Physical Engineering.

Formación

• BSc in Physics Engineering, Physics or similar areas.
• Experience in laboratory work and automatic data acquisition.
• LabVIEW experience; knowledge of radiometry and optical signal detection under low-noise conditions.
• Knowledge of optics and metrology; electronic testing and measurement instrumentation.
• Familiarity with C, C++, and Python.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks and thermomechanical design and modelling.
• Available to start immediately.
• Enrolment in Master’s student in Physical Engineering.

Responsabilidades

• Design and prepare a test system for VIS and NIR light detectors operating in a cryogenic environment.
• Study operating principles of photodetectors and evaluate noise levels under cryogenic conditions.
• Design a test setup including photosensor, amplification electronics, vacuum and cryogenic systems, control instruments, and data acquisition.
• Perform thermal modelling of the sensor/electronics/cold finger system.
• Plan and conduct tests on InGaAs and InSb detectors.
• Work at IA - Institute of Astrophysics and Space Sciences, Lisbon.

Conocimientos

Lab work experience

Automatic data acquisition

Optics & metrology

Available immediately

Educación

BSc in Physics Engineering or Physics

Master’s enrolment in Physical Engineering

Herramientas

LabVIEW

C

C++

Python

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

FCiências.ID invites applications for one Research Fellowship for R&D Initiation in Instrumentation for Astronomy. The aim is to design and build a cryogenic test system for VIS and NIR detectors, under supervision at IA - Institute of Astrophysics and Space Sciences in Lisbon.

The 6-month fellowship starts in November 2026, with a monthly allowance of 701,12€ and eligible for social security. Candidates must hold a BSc and be enrolled in a Master’s program in Physical Engineering.