To strengthen this initiative, ICFO is seeking a highly motivated Engineer or Research Scientist with strong expertise in nanofabrication of photonic devices.
**Position Overview**:
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Develop and optimize nanofabrication processes for photonic devices based on techniques like EBL and fs-laser writing
- Prepare and manage masks for etching processes and ensure process reproducibility
- Perform and optimize dry and/or wet etching processes for nanophotonic structures
- Develop and optimize laser-based etching processes for glass micro-structuring
- Carry out metal deposition using e-beam evaporation and sputtering techniques for lift-off fabrication processes.
- Work within a cleanroom environment, ensuring best practices and compliance with fabrication protocols
- Characterize fabricated devices using techniques such as SEM, AFM and other metrology tools
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on device development, fabrication workflows, and process integration
- Contribute to research and development projects in integrated photonics, including interaction with academic and industrial partners
This position will report to **Prof. Dr. Valerio Pruneri, Director of the European Chips JU Pilot Line PIXEurope** and **Dr. Joel Moser, the Head of Nanofabrication Lab** where the related activities will be hosted.
This contract has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe under the Grant Agreement # 101213727, Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) and the Spanish Ministry for Digital Transformation and Civil Service, and is supported by funds from the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR).
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Applicants must hold a PhD in physics, photonics, materials science, chemistry, or related fields, or equivalent research experience.
- Electron beam lithography (EBL) for nanofabrication
- Experience with photonic devices in Silicon, Silicon Nitride, or Lithium Niobate platforms
- Mask design and preparation for lithography and etching processes
- Dry and/or wet etching techniques
- fs-laser writing for optical waveguides in glass or polymers
- laser-based glass micro-structuring
- Cleanroom processes and protocols
- Device characterization using SEM, AFM and similar systems
Desired (but not required):
- Proven track record in photonics research, preferably in integrated photonics
- Experience in design, simulation, and testing of photonic devices
- Experience working in collaborative or industry-oriented research environments
What We Offer
- Indefinite contract for scientific and technical activities pursuant to Spanish Law 14/2011, linked to the duration or availability of funds within the PIXEurope Pilot Line
- Access to cutting-edge facilities and a vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment.
ICFO is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based solely on merit and potential, regardless of gender, nationality, or disability. ICFO fully endorses the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, ensuring a transparent and supportive recruitment process.
- A presentation letter outlining your interest in the position.
- A curriculum vitae, including full contact information.
30th of April, 2026