FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA
Organisation/Company FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA Research Field Engineering » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 4 Nov 2026 - 10:15 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description The Process and Systems Monitoring Group of the Solar Energy Materials and Systems (SEMS) Department focuses on the development of specialized equipment for research and monitoring of materials and process conditions. We are seeking a candidate with a PhD to carry out research activities within the WIDE project (Wide-bandgap materials for Integrated Development of Green Energy systems), which focuses on kesterite-based thin-film photovoltaic technologies. Specifically, the candidate will perform activities related to the development of laboratory automation and the management of the associated data. Accordingly, the candidate should be able to develop laboratory equipment, develop automation algorithms and validation tests, and contribute to reporting, dissemination, and training activities.
Main responsibilities: Research and development activities:
Lead the development of automated laboratory systems for synthesis and characterization, including participating in the mechanical, electrical, and electronic design, integration, and assembly of the platforms.
Coordinate the testing and validation of automated platforms, including optical alignment and electronic testing.
Diagnose sensor performance and create comprehensive troubleshooting manuals to optimize system reliability.




Oversee quality control throughout the integration process to ensure automated laboratory system reliability during continuous and unattended testing operations.
Design Automated Testing Equipment (ATE) to evaluate laboratory electrical subsystems, enhancing long-term scalability and system reliability.
Design and validate control software based on complex compact models, including data management tools.
Develop automation algorithms and workflows for the autonomous operation of the synthesis and characterization platforms.
Design and implement the project database architecture covering all technical work packages.
Centralize the results from all project partners and the big-data outputs of the synthesis and characterization platforms, ensuring secure storage and fast data access.
Management activities: Prepare technical documentation, user instructions, and safety guidance to ensure the correct and safe use of the experimental systems by other project participants.
Contribute to project management, partner interactions, and the preparation of technical project reports.
Define and implement the project data management plan, in line with FAIR principles, in coordination with the project partners.
Dissemination and training activities: Carry out dissemination, exploitation, and communication activities of the project results.




Contribute to scientific publications and present research results at international conferences and project meetings.
Train and mentor PhD students and young researchers involved in the project.
Curriculum Vitae, specifying the completed degree and any relevant professional experience.
Academic certificates, including the PhD degree certificate.
Offer of job position: We offer an R2 (Postdoctoral Researcher) position, IREC internal category R2.2.1, under a full-time, permanent contract with a six-month probation period within the Process and Systems Monitoring Group.
Salaries will be paid in accordance with IREC's salary policy, depending on the candidate's qualification and professional experience.
IREC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other personal circumstance.
Personal data provided by applicants will be processed by IREC solely for the purposes of this selection process, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Spanish Organic Law 3/2018 on Personal Data Protection.
Incorporation will take place at the start of the project and is scheduled to be effective before 31 December 2026.
Requirements Research Field Engineering » Industrial engineering Education Level PhD or equivalent
Research Field Engineering » Electronic engineering Education Level PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications Qualifications and experience required: PhD in Engineering (Industrial or Electronic Engineering or related fields).
At least five years of proven experience in technological prototyping environments and development of

📌 'Postdoctoral Researcher in the Process and Systems Monitoring Group' (Madrid)
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