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As a flagship research center in nanoscience and nanotechnology, our mission is to open and explore new frontiers of knowledge at the nanoscale, and bring value to society in the form of new understanding, capabilities and innovation, while inspiring and providing broad training to the next generations of researchers. Our values are Commitment, Collaboration and Transformation.
Our research lines focus on the newly-discovered physical and chemical properties that arise from the behaviour of matter at the nanoscale. ICN2 has been awarded with the Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence distinction for three consecutive periods (2014-2018 and 2018-2022 and 2023-2026). ICN2 comprises 20 Research Groups, 7 Technical Development and Support Units and Facilities, and 2 Research Platforms, covering different areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Job Title: Research Support Technician
Department: Novel Energy - Oriented Materials
Description of Group/Project:
Novel Energy-Oriented Materials Group works in materials science and electrochemistry for energy-related applications. It leads several research projects and industrial contracts in energy storage and conversion. We design and synthesise new materials, including graphene and other nanocarbons, nanostructured conducting polymers and hybrid nanocomposite materials for their use in energy storage devices, such as rechargeable lithium batteries or other non-lithium technologies (i.e. sodium and zinc), supercapacitors and hybrid devices.
Main Tasks and responsibilities:
Support on the development of zinc ion batteries based on prussian blue materials. The main task and responsibilities will be:
- Electroactive nanomaterials preparation and their characterization (CV, FTIR, TEM, SEM...)
- Electrodes preparation and cell assembly.
- Electrochemical measurements (CV, GCD, Impedance) for cell characterization.
- Writing scientific reports.
Requirements:
- Education:
- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science and/or Chemistry.
- Master holding would be a plus.
- Knowledge and Professional Experience:
- Supercapacitors and batteries development.
- Slurry preparation.
- Characterization techniques for electroactive materials (electrochemical, electronic microscopy, chemical analysis) and device performance.
- Personal Competences:
- Proactivity.
- Team-working and collaborative person.
- Good communication and writing skills in English will be required (Spanish and Catalan desirable).
Summary of conditions:
- Full time work (37,5h/week)
- Contract Length: Temporary
- Location: Bellaterra (Barcelona)
- Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.
- Support to the relocation issues.
- Life Insurance.
Estimated Incorporation date: 01/09/2026
How to apply:
All applications must be made via the ICN2 website and include the following:
- A full CV including contact details.
- Reference letters or referee contacts
Deadline for applications: 22/07/2026
This contract is part of the R&D&I project PID2024-157199OB-C21 (BiZi), funded by MICIU/AEI (10.13039/501100011033) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Union, and involves a 100% full-time commitment.
Equal opportunities:
At ICN2, we foster an inclusive and safe work environment, free from any form of discrimination-whether based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, origin, culture, religion, disability, or any other personal or social condition. We are committed to ensuring equal treatment and opportunities in all our processes, especially in recruitment, which is based solely on talent, experience, and ability. We implement proactive policies for inclusion and harassment prevention that reinforce our commitment to respect and fairness. If you share these values and are looking to grow in an open and diverse environment, ICN2 is ready to welcome you.
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