Research Scientist — On-Chip Thin-Film Solid-State Batteries

INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory; Braga; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción del empleo

Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)

Group/Unit: Sadewasser Research Group

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Duration: 12 months

Open Date for Applications: May 22nd, 2026

Closing Date for Applications: June 15th, 2026, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)

Key words: #thinfilm #onchipintegration #solidstatemicrobatteries #electrochemicalcharacterisation #materialscharacterisation #XRD #SEM #raman

Overview

The Sadewasser Research Group is dedicated to the development of micro- and nanostructured solutions to improve the performance of thin-film solar cells. We are looking for a Research Scientist to join the team and work on the APECS project under the CHIPS JU initiative.

Responsibilities

• Develop thin-film solid-state micro-batteries for on-chip integration.
• Operate a thin-film battery deposition system comprising several vacuum chambers for sputtering and thermal evaporation, atomic layer deposition, and glove boxes.
• Electrochemical characterisation of thin-film batteries.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent field.
• Experience in thin-film deposition, vacuum equipment, sputtering and/or evaporation.
• Experience in battery fabrication.
• Experience in materials characterisation for thin films.
• Experience in characterisation of thin-film batteries and performance optimisation.
• Experience in funding acquisition and research publications.

Skills

• Hands‑on approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines.
• Problem solving ability.
• Customer orientation.
• Ability to work independently and as team player.

Benefits

• 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.

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.