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International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory

Junior Research Fellow – Thin film solar cells development

FULL TIME

October 18, 2024

Description

Junior Research Fellow – Thin film solar cells development

Job Reference: RRP.14.50.16.6

Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)

Location: Braga, Portugal

Group/Unit: Salomé Research Group

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Duration: 13 months

Open Date for Applications: October 18th, 2024

Closing Date for Applications: November 10th, 2024, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)

Key words: #thinfilms #solarcells #cleanroom #renewablenergysystems

Overview

The Salomé – Nanofabrication, Optoelectronics, and Energy Applications – research group is dedicated to upscaling of nanotechnology in energy and optoelectronic devices. The current group portfolio consists of 3 National, 3 European and 2 Industrial service projects in a team of close to 30 researchers. These projects are helping Portugal, Iberia and Europe to incorporate nanotechnology in a multitude of applications and to increase our understanding of nanotechnology. The group interacts with an assortment of partners, from academia to the industry including policy makers and state officials. We foster a collaborative and innovative environment where a team from a diverse background in knowledge and in nationality is encouraged to bring their ideas and expertise to the table. Join us in driving innovation and translating research into impactful applications. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are looking for a recent MSc to join our group to help us developing thin film solar cells in the Energy Generation (BIPV) project of the R2U Technologies Agenda, under the PRR framework.

Job Duties

The job duties will be the following:

Growth and characterisation of thin films;
Solar cell characterisation;
Clean room processing.

Mandatory Qualifications

Education

MSc in Applied Physics, Physics Engineering, Chemistry, Micro and Nano, or any other Engineering relevant field.*

Candidates finishing their Master Degree until December 2024 will still be considered for evaluation.

Experience

Renewable energy systems.

Technical Skills

Micro/nanofabrication experience/know-how;
Solar cells.

Personal 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;
Good communication skills.

Our Benefits

Competitive salary;
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.

How to Apply

The application must be in English and include the following mandatory documents:

a) Cover letter;

b) Curriculum Vitae;

c) Academic and/or Professional diplomas;

d) Recognition of academic degrees (only academic degrees awarded by non-Portuguese higher education institutions) *

The selected candidate(s) with an academic degree granted by a non-Portuguese higher education institution must present, for hiring purposes, the certificate of recognition of that degree(s), issued by the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education or by a Portuguese Public Higher Education Institution. Please consult the website of the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en.

Online application instructions:

The application is made online by clicking the “Apply” button;
The candidate must complete all required sections of the online application form;
The candidate must submit the mandatory documents mentioned above in pdf format by including them in the “Additional files” section using the “Add portfolio” button.

Important note:

Incomplete applications including the failure to provide mandatory documents or providing inaccurate information will result in the application not being considered.

How the Selection Process works

A. Applications eligibility check

This stage will be carried out on the basis of the mandatory requirements, education, experience and technical skills defined for the job, as well as the validation of the mandatory documents. Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will move forward to the next stage.

B. CV Assessment

The Selection Committee will evaluate the eligible applications based on their CV and other submitted documents and the suitability for the position. The best ranked candidates will be shortlisted for the interview stage(s).

C. Interview(s)

The interview(s) may be done in different formats: video recording, online or onsite.

The question based interview will evaluate the match between the candidate’s profile and the requirements for the position, including the technical and personal skills. To better support this stage, the candidate may be requested to prepare a short presentation.

D. Nomination

The selected candidate will be nominated and formally offered the position, including the disclosure of the contractual conditions.

Additional Information

Application feedback

We highly value your interest in becoming part of the INL experience and it is important for us to maintain good communications with all candidates. No matter the outcome of your application, we will always provide you with feedback.

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.

The advertisement deadline may be extended at any time without previous notice in order to improve the suitability and effectiveness of the recruitment process.

About INL

The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory – INL (http://www.inl.int), is the first and only Intergovernmental Organisation in the world entirely focused on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.

It was founded under an international legal framework to perform interdisciplinary research, deploy and communicate nanotechnology for the benefit of society. INL aims to be a recognised leading global nanotechnology innovation hub.

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