Head of Facility – Micro and Nanofabrication

Head of Facility – Micro and Nanofabrication  Job Reference: Ref.06.24.32Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)Location: Braga, PortugalGroup/Unit: Micro and Nanofabrication FacilityNumber of Vacancies: 1 Employment Type: Full timeContract Duration: 48 months  Open Date for Applications: July 2nd, 2024 Closing Date for Applications: July 22nd, 2024, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)   Key words:   OverviewThe Micro and Nanofabrication Facility (https://inl.int/services/research-core-facilities/micro-and-nanofabrication/)is an open-access user facility that provides training and support throughout the development chain in cleanroom processes: device modelling and design, process integration and device fabrication, packaging and testing.  At present, the facility incorportates 55+ tools integrating a 200 mm wafer line with 100+ users exploring a number of different beyond CMOS technologies.We are looking for a Facility Head to enhance the facility’s alignment with research and innovation activities.   Job Duties The job duties will be the following:

Head the Micro and Nanofabrication in all its dimensions, including budget management, resources allocation and participating in the strategic and operational planning.

Engage with the different INL bodies to create a cooperative, inclusive and constructive environment;

Participate actively in the exploitation of the Micro and Nanofabrication facility as a tool to increase the scientific and technological excellence of INL activities in coordination with INL research and engineering groups.

Participate actively in efforts to attract large industrial contracts focused on using the MNF facility;Participate actively in efforts to engage with external and internal users of the facility;

Create a maintenance regime that continuously minimises tools downtimes while ensuring long-term stability and reproducibility of critical clean room processes;

Coordinate the installation of new tools arriving to the facility, and the potential reorganisation of the cleanroom layout;

Identify and actively participate in preparing proposals for new equipment, for the expansion of the cleanroom, with close cooperation with the Core Facilities Steering Committee and Research Group Leaders;

Develop a framework to evaluate and promote the facilities impact for internal and external use.

  Mandatory Qualifications Education 

MSC in Physical Sciences or Electronics Engineering.

 Experience and Technical Skills

At least 5 years of experience managing a cleanroom facility or sub-unit in an academic context;

Experience in tool maintenance;

Hands-on experience in technologies developed and exploited in the facility, including 2D Materials and Devices, MEMS/NOEMS, Photonics, Spintronics and Microfluidics;

Experience with techniques/tools such as, sputtering, CVD growth, MOCVD, ALD, optical lithography systems, e-beam lithography systems, RIE, Ion Milling, CMP.

  Other Skills  

Experience in developing, writing, and implementing new procedures and standards.

 Preferred Qualifications  

PhD in Physical Sciences or Electronics Engineering. 

 Personal Skills 

Team Management;

Good communication skills, to efficiently articulate with different stakeholders, within a multicultural and heterogeneous environment;

Problem Solving;

Customer orientation;

Ability to work independently and as team player;

“Hands-on” approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines.

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

Cover letter

Curriculum Vitae

Academic and/or Professional diplomas

 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. NominationThe 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 INLThe 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.