Research Scientist – Graphene and TMDs Physics and Technology with Cleanroom Microfabrication Proficiency

Research Scientist – Graphene and TMDs Physics and Technology with Cleanroom Microfabrication Proficiency

Job Reference: Ref.62.25.414

Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)

Location: Braga, Portugal

Group: Alpuim Research Group

Supervisor: Jérôme Borme

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Duration: 36 months*

*may be extended up to 48 months

Open Date for Applications: November 17th, 2025

Closing Date for Applications: December 8th, 2025, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)

Key words: #graphene #TMDs #opticallitography #2Dmaterials #nanotechnology

Overview

The Alpuim Research Group focuses on CVD growth, transfer, and device fabrication, using 2D materials, clean-room technology, and Raman imaging for structural characterisation. We are seeking a motivated Research Scientist with strong expertise in graphene and transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) physics and technology. The ideal candidate will combine deep theoretical understanding with hands-on experience in materials simulation and cleanroom device fabrication.

This position offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of 2D material-based device development, contributing to the design, fabrication, and integration of advanced graphene and TMD devices within heterogeneous and hybrid systems.

The successful candidate will collaborate with INL’s engineering team and international partners such as IZM-Fraunhofer, driving innovation in graphene/CMOS and microfluidic integration technologies. The selected candidate is expected to lead independent research in the areas of the project.

Job Duties

The job duties will be the following:

• Author and publish scientific papers reporting the project’s results, and present findings to both scientific and public audiences;
• Secure research funding through competitive grant applications;
• Design and simulate graphene and TMDs field-effect transistors and novel 2D material-based devices;
• Microfabricate graphene and other 2D material devices in the cleanroom;
• Collaborate with INL engineering team to create graphene/CMOS interfaces, using homogeneous integration and hybrid processes;
• Work closely with partners to create chiplets heterogeneously integrating graphene and CMOS chips fabricated using fan-out and other advanced packaging technologies;
• Support the integration of a microfluidic layer with the chiplet in collaboration with IZM-Fraunhofer;
• Supervise students and mentor early-career researchers within the research group.

Mandatory Qualifications

Education

• PhD in Materials Science, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology, or related fields.

Experience and Technical Skills

• At least 5 years of post-doc experience;
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience in graphene and transition-metal di-chalcogenides (TMDs);
• Proven experience working with devices based on 2D materials, particularly graphene;
• Strong backgro