Application & Systems Integration Engineer – Development of an Integrated Device for Bacteria a[...] Braga

Overview

The Piteira Group is dedicated to bring advanced Nanoelectronics into mainstream applications within the semiconductor, biomedical, agrifood, industrial, and industrial markets.

We are looking for an Engineer to join our group in the Lab-on-a-chip device for bacteria and AMR genes detection project of the Smartgnostics Agenda, under the PRR framework.

Job Duties

• Design and fabricate microfluidic devices and control systems;
• Develop operating protocols for microfluidic platforms;
• Test and characterize device performance.

Mandatory Qualifications

Education

• Master degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physical Engineering, Biological Engineering or related fields.

Experience and Technical Skills

• Proficiency in 3D CAD/CAM software (e. g. , Solid
  Works);
• Hands-on experience with micromachining techniques, including CNC milling and laser cutting

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Ph
  D in Mechanical Engineering, Physical Engineering, Biological Engineering, or related fields;
• Experience with diagnostic biosensing devices;
• Hands-on experience with 3D printing technologies, including design and prototyping.

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 a team player;
• 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:

• Academic and/or Professional diplomas;
• Recognition of academic degrees (only academic degrees awarded by
  - Portuguese higher education institutions) *

*The selected candidate(s) with an academic degree granted by a
- Portuguese higher education institution must present, for hiring purposes, the certificate of recognition of that degree(s), issued by the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education or by a Portuguese Public Higher Education Institution. Please consult the website of the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education: https://www.dges. gov. pt/en.

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.

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

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
- discrimination and equal access principle, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of 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.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research and Engineering

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