Job Reference: RRP.06.13.02.12
Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)
Location: Braga, Portugal
Group/Unit: Kolen’ko Research Group
Supervisor: Juliana Sousa
Number of Vacancies: 1
Employment Type: Full time
Contract Duration: 9 months
Open Date for Applications: August 8th, 2025
Closing Date for Applications: August 29th, 2025, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)
Key words: #functionalcoatings #inkformulation #smartcoatingmaterials #depositiontechniques
Overview
The Kolen’ko Research Group, with research focus on unconventional nanomaterials, is dedicated to answering fundamental questions of chemistry, catalysis, and materials science in important energy and environmental challenges.
We’re looking for a Research Assistant to be part of our team and work in the GreenAuto Agenda under the PRR framework.
Job Duties
The job duties will be the following:
- Develop and optimise functional coatings and inks for photovoltaic applications (e.g., printed solar cells);
- Design and formulate other functional coatings, including self-healing, anti-corrosion, or protective coatings;
- Apply coating techniques such as spin coating, spray coating, and dip coating;
- Characterise coatings for mechanical, chemical, optical, and electrical properties;
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tailor coatings for specific applications.
Mandatory Qualifications
Education
- MSc in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Experience and Technical Skills
- Experience in formulating functional coatings and inks for advanced applications;
- Solid background or demonstrated knowledge in self-healing materials and smart coatings;
- Proficiency with various coating and deposition techniques, such as spin coating, screen printing, spray coating, and dip coating;
- Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience in material characterisation methods.
Other Valued Skills
- Knowledge of polymer chemistry and nanomaterials.
Personal Skills
- Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently;
- Excellent problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative team player mindset, effectively working within multidisciplinary teams;
- Strong communication for reporting and presentation, and interpersonal skills;
- Adaptability and openness to learning new technologies;
- “Hands-on” approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines.
Our Benefits
- Competitive salary;
- 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:
a) Cover letter;
b) Curriculum Vitae;
c) Academic and/or Professional diplomas;
d) Recognition of academic degrees (only academic degrees awarded by non-Portuguese higher education institutions) *
The selected candidate(s) with an academic degree granted by a non-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.
Important note:
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
Application feedback
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 non-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.
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.
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