Senior Researcher Thin Film Sensor and Actuator Devices and Integration

Imec’s Large-Area Electronics department is developing electronics, in particular thin-film electronics, on flexible plastic substrates for integration into tomorrow’s flexible displays, imagers and biomedical applications. In this growing R&D activity, we are currently looking for a Senior (or Principal) Researcher, who will take responsibilities as Project Leader in projects with international customers. He/she will be a driver for the further development of thin-film sensors and actuators, and their integration with control electronics on plastic. Your responsibilities will include: Ø Development of thin-film sensor and actuator devices, including in particular acoustic and photonic devices Ø Profound understanding of device operation, including modeling, simulation, and analytical evaluation of device performance. Ø Understanding of application requirements and their translation to device specifications Ø Integration of the developed sensors/actuators into systems and applications Ø Definition and coordination of projects with customers Ø Writing and coordination of public funded projects Ø Autonomous follow-up of projects with customers