Postdoctoral Researcher - Micro-fabrication, MEMS & Heterogeneous Integration for Advanced Semiconductor Cooling
Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM, CSIC)
Start date: December 2026 – January 2027
The Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM, CSIC) is the largest Spanish research institute dedicated to Micro and Nanotechnologies, Micro-systems, Semiconductor Technologies and Integrated Systems. Recognized as a María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence, IMB-CNM hosts Spain's largest clean room facilities and develops cutting-edge technologies for science and industry.
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher in Micro-fabrication and Heterogeneous Integration to lead the development of advanced micro-channel cooling technologies for next-generation radiation detectors, semiconductor devices, and high-performance computing (HPC) systems.
This role offers a unique opportunity to bridge micro-fabrication, MEMS technologies, advanced packaging, thermal management,



silicon inter-posers and 3D integration within an internationally collaborative research environment.
About the Project
The project focuses on developing innovative technological solutions to integrate micro-channel cooling into semiconductor platforms through:
Silicon interposers with embedded micro-channels
Heterogeneous integration technologies
Redistribution Layers (RDL)
Wafer bonding and advanced packaging processes
Monolithic integration with radiation detectors
The resulting technologies will support applications in:
- Particle Physics Instrumentation
- Photon Science and Free Electron Lasers
- High-Performance Computing (HPC) Cooling
- Future Semiconductor and Heterogeneous Integration Systems

Your Role
As the Technical Lead for prototype development, you will coordinate the design, fabrication, integration and validation of advanced micro-fabricated devices.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Lead the development and integration of micro-fabricated prototyp

📌 Postdoctoral Researcher (Cataluña)
🏢 Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM, CSIC)
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