Imec’s Large-Area Electronics department is developing electronics, in particular thin-film electronics, on flexible plastic substrates for integration into tomorrow’s flexible displays, imagers and biomedical applications. In this growing R&D activity, we are currently looking for a Senior (or Principal) Researcher, who will take responsibilities as Project Leader in projects with international customers. He/she will be a driver for the further development of thin-film sensors and actuators, and their integration with control electronics on plastic.

Description

Company
Imec performs world-leading research in nano-electronics. In a unique high-tech environment, we deliver industry-relevant technology solutions in ICT, healthcare and energy to a wide range of companies world-wide. Our international top talent is committed to providing the building blocks for a better life in a sustainable society. Imec is headquartered in Leuven (Belgium) and has offices in the Netherlands, US, Taiwan, China, India and Japan. Its staff of more than 2,080 people includes over 750 industrial residents and guest researchers. 

Job description

Your responsibilities will include:
Development of thin-film sensor and actuator devices, including in particular acoustic and photonic devices 
Profound understanding of device operation, including modeling, simulation, and analytical evaluation of device performance. 
Understanding of application requirements and their translation to device specifications
Integration of the developed sensors/actuators into systems and applications 
Definition and coordination of projects with customers
Writing and coordination of public funded projects
Autonomous follow-up of projects with customers

Profile
You are a self-motivated researcher, who seizes opportunities and is enthused by new challenges. You benchmark your results with the state of the art and explore new methodologies that go beyond today’s solutions 
You have a PhD degree (minimum a Master’s degree) or equivalent experience in Electronics Engineering or Nano-science/ Nano-technology
You have extensive knowledge of thin film devices and preferably experience with optics, sensors and/or actuators 
You are experienced with device modeling, measurement, characterization. 
You have cleanroom experience and knowledge about thin film device fabrication
You have experience in project writing. You are organized and you can structure a complex project 
You have excellent communication skills, that you will use to interface with internal and external customers 
You can work according to agreed customer timelines and manage time efficiently according to aggressive project schedules
You take initiative and work independently, while being part of a team.
You are result-driven and flexible to meet stringent deadlines with quality output
The imec environment requires a good team player with customer-oriented communication and reporting skills. 
Given the international character of imec, a good knowledge of English is mandatory.

Nr of positions available : 1

Research Fields

Engineering - Electronic engineering

Career Stage

Experienced researcher or 4-10 yrs (Post-Doc) 

Research Profiles

Recognised Researcher (R2) 

Benefits

We offer
We offer you a challenging position in an advanced high-tech environment, in an international team. This is your opportunity to contribute to technologies that will have an impact on tomorrow’s society.
We offer you an attractive salary complemented with competitive extra-legal benefits such as an interesting life insurance, hospitalization insurance and long-term disability insurance. Imec takes on the full cost of these insurances. On top of that you receive meal vouchers for each working day. Furthermore, imec offers various training possibilities and social services, such as a company restaurant, ironing service, the possibility of day care nearby, holiday daycare and discounts in different sport clubs and shops. To decrease our ecological footprint, we offer financial incentives for commute by train and bike.

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Interested?
Apply online at www.imec.be/jobs.

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17/07/2015