Postdoctoral Researcher – Phonon for Interconnects (Ref.04.24.18/2) Braga

International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join the Sotomayor Research Group, which carries out research in nanophononics, including
- scale thermal transport, phononic crystals,
- mechanics, thermoelectricity,
- metamaterials, topological bosonics and NEOMs.

The successful candidate will carry out research on phonon propagation in topological phononic crystal waveguides probed by Brillouin light scattering and by
-
- probe methods of standard and topological phonons in silicon and 2D materials. They will also advance experimental methods to study topological phonon waveguides and their coupling to phonon sources and phonon detectors for phonon signal modulation.

Job Duties

• Carry out research on phonon propagation in topological phononic crystal waveguides probed by Brillouin light scattering and by
  -
  - probe methods of standard and topological phonons in silicon and 2D materials;
• Advance experimental methods to study topological phonon waveguides and their coupling to phonon sources and phonon detectors for phonon signal modulation;
• 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 contributing to reports and project activities;
• Collaborate with the theory group of the University of Lille on the design of topological waveguides for phonons;
• Collaborate with the team at the Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT) for sample fabrication, actively participating in sample design and in methods to improve coupling efficiency to sources and detectors;
• Plan research, experimental method developments, carry out planned and new experiments, analysis of data, and publication of results;
• Shared responsibility in equipment maintenance and upgrades, as well as upholding IT services and safety regulations at work.

Mandatory Qualifications

Education

• Ph
  D in Condensed Matter Physics, Physical Electronics, or related field.

Experience and Technical Skills

• Postgraduate level research experience in experimental semiconductor
  - scale devices, nanophotonics and/or nanophononics;
• Hands-on experience in Brillouin Light Scaterring (BLS);
• Sound background on phonons in nanostructures.

Other Valued Skills

• Background in surface acoustic waves will be highly valued.

Personal Skills

• Ability to marshal arguments and to develop research concepts and/or methods;
• Excellent organisational and planning skills;
• Ability to work in an international team and independently;
• “Hands-on” approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines;
• Problem solving ability;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;

Proficiency in English (spoken, written and reading comprehension).

Benefits

• 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
• Three reference letters or referees’s contact details.
• Title and abstract of the applicant Ph
  D thesis

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 and duties based on any possible discriminatory issues.