Postdoctoral Researcher – Optomechanical Systems for 5G and Beyond (Ref.61.25.447)

Organisation/Company

International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

Postdoc Positions

Country

Portugal

Application Deadline

26 Nov 2025 - 23:00 (Europe/Lisbon)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Horizon Europe

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Job Reference: Ref.61.25.447

Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)

Location: Braga, Portugal

Group/Unit: Sotomayor Research Group

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Duration: 12 months 

Open Date for Applications: November 6th, 2025 

Closing Date for Applications: November 26th, 2025, 23h00m (Lisbon Time) 

Key words: #THzphoTons #GHzphoNons #NOEMS #ICT

Overview

The Sotomayor Research Group  carries out research in nanophononics, including nano-scale thermal transport, phononic crystals, opto-mechanics, thermoelectricity, acoustic-metamaterials, topological bosonics and NOEMS. The group, led by Professor Sotomayor Torres  is currently partner in the projects MUSICIAN  (CHIST-ERA), LEIT  (ERC), MAGNIFIC , NEUROPIC  (EU EIC pathfinder) and SPARK-e (EU EIC PAthfinder).

We’re looking for Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team under the MAGNIFIC project.

Job Duties

The job duties will be the following:

• Characterise phoTonic-phoNonic semiconductor metamaterial devices employing a near-field fibre probing optomechanics setup;
• Plan research, develop experimental methods, carry out planned and new experiments, analyse data, and publish results;
• Contribute to the group’s dynamics taking part in common research and methodology development initiatives;
• Disseminate research results in publications and conferences/workshops, as well as contribute to reports and project activities;
• Share responsibility in equipment maintenance and upgrades, as well as uphold IT services and safety regulations at work.

Mandatory Qualifications

Education

• PhD in Solid State Physics or a related field.

Experience and Technical Skills

• Familiarity with phoTonic crystals and metasurfaces;
• Proficiency in advanced electro-opto-mechanical characterisation techniques of semiconductor metamaterial devices;
• Experience with advanced optical instrumentation and alignment (e.g., optical cavities, beam scanning, imaging, CW/pulsed laser systems, two-laser Raman thermometry, frequency and time domain thermoreflectance, ultrafast and nonlinear spectroscopy), as well as electro-optical signal acquisition and processing techniques.

Other Valued Skills (if applicable)

• Experience with noise and dissipation mechanisms;
• Experience with COMSOL simulations.

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:

Online application instructions:

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.

Website

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Research Field

Physics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory

Country

Portugal

City

Braga

Geofield

City

Braga

Website

http://www.inl.int

Street

Avenida Mestre José Veiga

Postal Code

4715-330

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