Organisation/Company Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia Research Field Chemistry » Biochemistry Technology » Biotechnology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 23 Jul 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 17 Jul 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? NextGenerationEU Reference Number MICIU/AEI /10.13039/501100011033/ Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description 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 Assistant

Department: Nanobioelectronics and Biosensors

Description of Group/Project

The Nanobioelectronics and Biosensors Nanobioelectronics and Biosensors Group at ICN2 is focused on the discovery and technological development of cutting-edge nanotechnology towards diagnostics, food and safety and environmental applications.



The group exploits phenomena that occur at the nanoscale in order to generate simple and novel biosensing platforms. They hold a wide expertise in cells, pathogens, DNA, proteins and small molecules detection using both optical and electrochemical approaches.

The main objective of Merkoçi group is to design nanotech devices that can be used even by nonprofessional people for fast diagnostic at home or doctor's office, control of food quality, safety and security applications where either an emergency exists or an alternative method toward the sophisticated and expensive laboratory instrumentation is being required.

Main Tasks and responsibilities

The researcher will be in charge of supporting the development and optimization of nanomaterial-based biosensing platforms for biomedical applications. The researcher will fabricate, functionalize, and characterize sensing interfaces, prepare biomolecular recognition elements, and perform electrochemical characterization of biosensors. The position also involves the analysis of experimental data, the validation of sensing platforms, and the maintenance of accurate laboratory records in accordance with FAIR and Open Science principles.

The researcher will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to scientific publications, technical reports, and dissemination activities.

Education:



Degree on Biochemistry and Master on Biotechnology/Chemistry

Knowledge: High level in English

Professional Experience: Demonstrable previous experience in electrochemical measurements and biosensors.

Personal Competences: Ability to work with deadlines, Ability to be creative, proactive in research ideas and activities, excellent communication skills and ability to work within a research group including collaboration with other international teams.

Contract Length: Temporary until 30/09/2026

Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.

Support to the relocation issues.

Life Insurance.

Estimated Incorporation date: As soon as possible

Selection process

How to apply

All applications must be made via the ICN2 website and include the following:

Reference letters or referee contacts

Deadline for applications: As soon as possible

This contract is part of Project CPP2022-009817, funded by MICIU/AEI (10.13039/501100011033) and by the European Union through NextGenerationEU/PRTR.

Additional comments

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.

📌 Nanobioelectronics & Biosensors Research Assistant (Madrid)
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📍 Madrid