Research Assistant – Selective Area Atomic Layer Deposition

Description Research Assistant – Selective Area Atomic Layer Deposition International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)   Contract Duration: 1 3 months Expected Starting Date: December 2026 Salary Range: 25K – 28K annual gross Group/Unit: Salomé Research Group Supervisor: Pedro Salomé Employment Type: Full time /Part-Time Number of Vacancies: 1 Location: Braga, Portugal Job Reference: Ref.28.26.436 Open Date for Applications: September 30 th , 2026 Close Date for Applications: October 21 st , 2026 , 23h59m (Lisbon Time)   Profile We are looking for a Research Assistant, together with a multinational semiconductor company, to join our team in developing new deposition techniques aligned with the industry needs. The role is hands-on, involving practical work in the cleanroom and documenting the results and experiments conducted.   Job Duties The main responsibilities will include: Perform hands-on tasks in a cleanroom environment . Conduct experiments on new deposition processes and tools . Grow and characteris e thin films . Document experiments, testing p rocedures, results and findings. Operate an atomic layer deposition tool aimed to perform area selective deposition .   Academic Qualifications Mandatory: Master degree in Physics Engineering , Electrical Engineering, Materials Engi neering or other related fields.   Key E xperience and Technical Skills: Prior experience in a cleanroom and/or laboratory setting . Knowledge of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) process es and/or thin film deposition. Famili arity with thin-film characteris ation techniques . Understanding of chemical surface modification processes . R eporting and documenting experimental work.   Personal Skills Excellence      Inclusion and Diversity      Sustainability and Social Responsibility     Accountability     Teamwork     Communication      Innovation      Growth Mindset   Our Benefits Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges [ 1 ] Relocation support (travel expenses included ) Guest House on-site included for the 1 st month Private health insurance 30 working days o f annual leave, plus 1 3 official holidays 9 days of paid sick leave per year Family allowance ( 160€/month according to family situation) Child allowance (200€/month f or each dependent child) N ursery service onsite (subject to availability) Support for e ducat ion fees of dependent children Support for fitness and sport expenses And more .   How to Apply The application must be in English and include the following mandatory documents : a)      Cover letter b)      Curriculum Vitae with References information c)       Academic and/or Professional diplomas   Online application instructions: The application is made by clicking the “Apply ” button; The candidate must submit the mandatory documents mentioned above in pdf format . Academic Certificates must be…