NanoFabrication Laboratory Head

ICFO - The Institute of Photonic SciencesOrganisation/Company: ICFO - The Institute of Photonic SciencesResearch Field: Engineering, PhysicsResearcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4)Positions: Research Support PositionsCountry: SpainApplication Deadline: 19 Nov 2024 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid)Type of Contract: TemporaryJob Status: Full-timeIs the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programmeIs the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionICFO is a research center located in the Mediterranean Technology Park in the metropolitan area of Barcelona, and currently hosts 400+ people, including researchers, PhD students and staff personnel. Today, in its area of specialization and category, the institute is consistently ranked among the highest-quality research institutions worldwide.ICFO’s NFL Team is responsible for managing and running the Nanofabrication Laboratory (NFL), a clean room ISO 6/7 research core facility, open to all ICFO research groups.We are currently looking for an NFL Head, who will supervise the NFL Team to provide scientific support to the laboratory users, promote internal and external collaborations, seek financial support, and instigate innovation of equipment and research activities.The main responsibilities for this position include (but are not limited to) the following:Responsible for having the clean room and its equipment running smoothlySupervision of the NFL team (planning, evaluation, career development, etc.)Contact/inform/update group leaders (NFL users); direct the NFL steering committeeOversee and manage NFL FinancesPromote ICFO internal collaborationsInitiate new research activitiesSeek financial support through grant opportunitiesCoordinate purchase of equipment, including tender definitionsManage collaboration with external academic usersFoster collaboration with companies and industryCandidates must hold, at the time of contract initiation, an internationally-recognized Ph.D.-equivalent degree (or evidence of its completion in the nearest future) preferably in Engineering, Physics, Science, or similar.The candidate should have:Experience in a similar position, preferably in an international research and/or academic environment.Capacity to represent the NFL unit in academic, industrial, and social environments.Knowledge of strategic planning and resource allocation.Strong communication, people/team management, and problem-solving skills.Experience in grant applications to obtain resources for the NFL unit.Hands-on experience in processes and clean room equipment maintenance is an asset.Languages: ENGLISH, Level: ExcellentAdditional InformationSelection processSuitable candidates are requested to submit their applications. Candidates should be willing to be contacted by phone during the selection process and may contact jobs@icfo.eu for formal inquiries regarding the application.The call will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.The opportunity to become a member of a dynamic and internationally recognized research institution.Salary according to the institutional salary scales.ICFO is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are selected exclusively on merit and potential based on the submitted application material. No restrictions related to disabilities, citizenship, or gender apply to ICFO positions. ICFO abides by the principles of openness, efficiency, transparency, supportiveness, and international comparability as stated in the European Charter for Researchers and the European Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.
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