Postdoctoral Researcher - Micro-fabrication, MEMS & Heterogeneous Integration for Advanced Semiconductor Cooling ? Barcelona, Spain (UAB Campus) ? Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM, CSIC) ? Start date: December 2026 – January 2027 ? Full-time | Postdoctoral Position 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) ✅ Through-Silicon Vias (TSVs) ✅ 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 prototypes.

- Define, optimize and supervise process flows for micro-channel cooling devices.
- Ensure compatibility across multiple fabrication and integration technologies.
- Drive technical decision-making throughout the project life cycle.

Prototype

Development & Coordination - Manage multiple prototype developments in parallel.

- Plan fabrication campaigns and process iterations.
- Identify, assess and mitigate technical risks.
- Coordinate activities with clean room engineers and technical staff.

International

Collaboration - Act as the technical interface with international research partners.

- Translate system-level requirements into fabrication and design specifications.
- Support experimental validation campaigns and data interpretation. Knowledge & Research Output - Document process flows, design decisions and experimental results.
- Contribute to project deliverables, technical reports and scientific publications.
- Participate in international conferences and collaborative research activities.

Required Qualifications - PhD in Experimental Physics, Microelectronics, Electronic Engineering, Materials Science, MEMS Engineering,



Semiconductor Technology or related disciplines

- Leading skills to take technical decisions and responsibilities
- Capacity to collaborate efficiently and openly in a technical and research environment
- Proven experience in clean room-based micro-fabrication
- Experience in MEMS or in advanced packaging / heterogeneous integration
- Previous experience in applied microfluidics or thermal management will be highly valued.
- Skills: Teamwork, Critical thinking and problem solving, Collaborative knowledge generation, Managing deadlines and competing responsibilities, Flexibility in scientific approaches and collaboration
- Languages: Professional working proficiency in English, Basic knowledge of Spanish is desirable What We Offer ✨ Opportunity to work at one of Europe's leading microelectronics research centres ✨ Access to state-of-the-art clean room and nano-fabrication facilities ✨ Collaboration with internationally recognized researchers and engineers ✨ Participation in high-impact scientific publications and conferences ✨ Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging ✨ Dynamic, multidisciplinary and highly collaborative environment Interested? We would love to hear from you! ? Application deadline: October 30, 2026 ? Apply through LinkedIn and access our website for more details about the application process: ? https://www.imb-cnm.csic.es/en/research/research-career/open-positions #PostdoctoralResearcher #Microfabrication #MEMS #Microelectronics #SemiconductorEngineering #AdvancedPackaging #HeterogeneousIntegration #TSV #ThermalManagement #Microfluidics #Cleanroom #Nanotechnology #SiliconInterposers #ResearchJobs #PhysicsJobs #MaterialsScience #HPC #RadiationDetectors #BarcelonaJobs #CSIC

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