Laboratory Technician/Engineer (vacuum technology)

CIC nanoGUNE Consolider, located in San Sebastian, Basque Country (Spain), is a R&D center created recently with the mission of conducting basic and applied world-class research in nanoscience and nanotechnology, fostering training and education excellence, and supporting the growth of a nanotechnology-based industry.

A Materials Synthesis research group with strong focus on vacuum-based thin-film deposition methods is currently being established to accompany nanoGUNE´s already ongoing research activities. In order to provide qualified assistance to the research activities, we have an immediate opening for a technician/engineer. We are searching for a highly motivated and creative person with a solid technical/engineering background, mechanical and electronic design and construction skills, and experience in operating and maintaining thin-film processing equipment in terms of hardware and control software.

Requirements for this position are:

• suitable technical or technical-engineering education
• 5-years hands-on experience in construction and maintenance of technical equipment with focus on vacuum technology
• basic experience control software programming (e.g., LabView and/or Siemens SPS)
• good English communication skills

Responsibilities will include:

• general instrument maintenance
• development and construction of deposition instrumentation and control units
• equipment and consumables purchase
• engineering assistance of ongoing research and projects

Interested individuals should send a letter of application and their curriculum vitae under Ref: ALD technician application to nano@nanogune.eu

Closing date: 30 September 2011