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Research Scientist – Integrated Thin-Film Solid-State Batteries
Job Reference: Ref.14.26.409
Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)
Location: Braga, Portugal
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 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.
Job Duties
The job duties will be the following:
- 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.
- Optimise battery performance.
- Electrochemical characterisation of thin-film batteries.
- Materials’ characterisation (e.g., XRD, SEM, Raman).
Mandatory Qualifications
Education
- PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent field.
Experience and Technical Skills
- 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.
Other Valued Skills
- Experience in funding acquisition and research publications.
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
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.