Planning and provision of the Laboratory service in response to, and to meet the needs of, ICN2 groups.
Overall maintenance and implementation of upgrades of the equipment in the Laboratory. The candidate must have the technical expertise for the everyday running and troubleshooting of the equipment and must be able to implement and perform a successful maintenance program to optimize equipment reliability and performance.
Coordinate with the equipment vendors for tool inspection, and establish reparation and preventive maintenance service contracts, when necessary.
Conduct user training in the different nanofabrication areas.
Oversee the activities of students and research staff to assure proper use of the equipment in the Laboratory.
Train users on best safety practices, and help monitor laboratory safety compliance.
The selected candidates should hold a Ph.D. degree in chemistry, physics, materials science, or a related field.
The candidate should be familiar with cleanroom protocols and process development for sub micro-meter structures for device applications. S/he should have several years of research and development experience in nanofabrication, especially in material deposition, etching tools and procedures, and lithographic techniques (e.g. e-beam, nanoimprint, optical lithography). Knowledge on self-assembly and characterisation and nanometrology will be valuable.
The candidate should have extensive experience in collaborative research in nanofabrication. Experience in project design, technical and financial management will be an advantage.
Knowledge of English (written and spoken), proactivity, team working and strong communication skills are essential.