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: Senior Postdoctoral Researcher
Department: Nanomedicine Group
Description of Group/Project: The Nanomedicine Lab aims to generate and disseminate fundamental knowledge in the field of nanomedicine by bringing together nanotechnology, bioengineering, pharmacology and their translation to advanced, clinically-relevant therapeutics and diagnostics.
Our mission is to pioneer the cutting-edge and emerging discipline of nanomedicine by bringing advanced materials and nanoscale platforms to the clinic.
The main lines of research in Nanomedicine Lab include:
- Nanomaterials as transport systems for therapeutic and diagnostic applications against cancer and neurodegenerative disease.
- Translation of advanced materials to the clinic.
- Discovery of novel liposome and vesicle systems to be used as components of therapeutics in oncology and neurology.
- Neurotechnology based on flexible, thin-film technologies for therapeutic applications in oncology and neurology.
The Nanomedicine Lab has been awarded various grants, such as the ERC Synergy SKIN2DTRONICS, the Plan Nacional project EGOLoco and others in collaboration with various colleagues and international and national collaborators. The Nanomedicine Lab also has strong collaborative links and projects with the Center for Nanotechnology in Medicine at the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health of The University of Manchester in the United Kingdom.
Main Tasks and responsibilities: This post of a Scientist will lead efforts on the synthesis, characterisation and further development of different types of carbon nanomaterials (namely graphene and related 2D materials), some of which will need to undergo chemical modification to be biologically studied (on interaction with different biological entities, from cells to animal models). Expert use of a chemical synthesis laboratory, a wide range of physicochemical and material characterisation is required. Moreover, in vitro and in vivo expertise, will be essential to determine the mechanisms and impact of interaction between nanomaterials and cellular and animal models.
This Scientist role will provide assistance to the Group Leader and also is expected to lead as PI or Co-I in specific proposals and projects in order to facilitate, execute and ensure smooth operational capacity at the experimental research level. The Scientist will also provide training and supervision of students and researchers in physicochemical and materials characterisation tools and protocols established and core facilities used. The Scientist should be able to interact effectively with researchers from a range of other disciplines, manage the programme in close collaboration with the GL, represent the Nanomedicine Lab in evaluation and funding committees and apply for funding of the research programme.
Requirements:
- Education: PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, biochemistry or equivalent.
- Knowledge:
- Extensive expert use of an array of physicochemical and materials characterisation tools (Raman, AFM, SEM, TGA, DLS, spectrophotometry, electron microscopy, HPLC, XPS)
- Good understanding of scientific data plotting and statistical data analysis IT tools (Origin Pro, Graph Pad Prism)
- Excellent research and methodological skills relevant to the research theme (surface modification and chemical functionalisation of carbon nanomaterials)
- Extensive technical knowledge and experience and an ability to understand, interpret and troubleshoot to the technical needs of staff and students
- Demonstrable organisational skills and an appreciation of the need to identify and deliver to appropriate deadlines
- To have an excellent understanding of health and safety issues related to the area of work and a commitment to ensuring the highest possible standards are maintained
- Professional Experience:
- Demonstrable previous experience in chemical synthesis and modification of carbon nanomaterials
- Previous hands-on research experience in handling and studying the biological investigation of carbon nanomaterials, with biological matter (proteins, cells, tissues)
- Experience with preclinical (rodent) in vivo handling procedures, including dosing (IP, SC), IVIS imaging and tissue collection (including personal License for experimentation)
- Demonstrable past experience to advise and train staff and students in the techniques of the work
- Team work skills
- Fluent in English (both spoken and written)
- Personal license to perform preclinical research work
- Willingness to develop research skills
- Personal Competences:
- Team work skills
- Fluent in English (both spoken and written)
- Personal license to perform preclinical research work
- Willingness to develop research skills
Summary of conditions:
- Full time work (37,5h/week)
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Location: Bellaterra (Barcelona)
- Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.
- Support to the relocation issues.
- Life Insurance.
Estimated Incorporation date: As soon as possible
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: 2 July 2026
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.
