The Advanced Manufacturing System Unit in Eurecat is searching an Advanced Researcher in smart photonic sensor solutions.

General description of the organization:

Eurecat is the major Technology Centre of Catalonia and the result of the integration, since 2015, of the most important Catalan technology centers: Ascamm, Barcelona Media, BDigital and Cetemmsa, Technological Center of Nutrition and Health (CTNS) and Technology Center of Composites (CETECOM).

Eurecat is currently participating in more than 70 EU funded collaborative projects, mainly in the Horizon 2020 Programme. In addition to this wide experience at European level, Eurecat is also a strong player in the various R&D programmes sponsored by the Spanish and Catalan administrations, with more than 160 ongoing projects. Technology transfer is also an essential activity in Eurecat, with 36 international patents and 9 technology-based companies (eight in Spain and one in Latin America) started-up from the center.

Eurecat R&D, innovation and training activities span from Industrial Technologies (metallic, plastic and composite materials, manufacturing processes, autonomous and professional robotics, functional printing and fabrics, simulations and sustainability) to Digital Technologies (Digital Humanities, Big Data Analytics, IT Security and Smart Management Systems, e-health, data mining and multimedia technologies) and Biotech (Omics science and Nutrition & health). Additionally, EURECAT has been accepted by the European Commission as a KETs (Key Enabling Technologies) Technology Centre in order to collaborate with SMEs on close-to-market research and innovation activities.

We offer:
– Incoming fellowship
– Advanced research position in photonic sensor technology
– A 2-year employment contract on the frame of the Tecniospring industry
– Highly attractive working environmental, in Catalonia, Spain.
– Contribution to challenging R&D as well as scientific projects.
– Competitive Salary

We are looking for:
– A PhD degree in photonics, physics or any related study.
– Minimum 2 years of experience in R&D centers or as a post-doc in university.
– Good knowledge in Photonic sensors,
– Familiar with simulation methods and tools (e.g. COMSOL).
– To be interested in application-oriented development of innovative sensors concepts.
– Autonomous, well organized and you enjoy working in a small and dynamic team.
– Very good oral and written communicative skills in English and eventually Spanish or Catalan.
– Experience with project management and with the creation of jointly funded projects.

Task to do and responsibilities:
– Development of photonic based sensors (prototypes).
– Analysis, multiphysics modelling, design and optimisation of photonic devices and sensors.
– Scientific communication and reporting.
– Project management and to apply for new funding projects.

Schedule:
– Call opening July 2019
– Call Deadline September 2019
– Evaluation process until February 2020
– Start of fellowships from March to June 2020

Interested candidates should contact with Dr. Josep M. Serres (josepmaria.serres@eurecat.org) to learn more about this opportunity.