Predoctoral Researcher Position to work on “Stimuli-Responsive MOFs for Light and Radiation-Driven Cancer Therapy” Offer list
26.46 MPA3 PRE
Application Form Deadline: Aug 6th, 2026
IMDEA Energy Institute is a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence dedicated to conducting research and development (R&D;) in the fields of renewable energy and clean energy technologies, while fostering strong partnerships with leading companies in the energy sector ( IMDEA Energy is opening an FPI Predoctoral Researcher Positionfor for the Advanced Porous Materials Unit (APMU), looking for talented and motivated candidates with strong background in Biomaterials, for mainly the preparation of novel, biosafe and effective MOF nanoplatforms for combined advanced cancer therapies, within the frame of the call for proposals for "Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento" and actions for the training of predoctoral research personnel associated with these projects, funded by MICIU/AEI/ / y por el FSE+.
Tasks Description Desing and synthesis of biodegradable metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) incorporating therapeutic functionalities
Full characterization of the obtained materials using a large panel of techniques.
Critical analysis of the results and writing of reports.
Communicate and disseminate research results through high-quality scientific channels including high impact scientific publications, presentations in conferences, etc.
Supervision of Master or undergraduate studies.
Requirements Official MSc in Biomaterials,



Materials Science or equivalent (no PhD).
Demonstrated experience in material synthesis of MOF nanoparticles and characterization (XRD, fluid sorption, spectroscopies, microscopies, TGA, DLS)
Other Merits To Value Knowledge and experience in cell culture techniques.
Knowledge and experience in oxygen carriers.
Oral and written communication skills in English.
Motivation to pursue the goals of the project.
Selection Criteria Adequacy of the candidate's training to the requested profile.
Work experience related to the profile of the job position.
Knowledge of English.
Motivation for accomplishing high-quality research.
Conditions Remuneration: Between 22.500€ – 25.400 per year, depending upon qualification and expertise.
The contract includes all the benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.
Contract: Predoctoral contract of a maximum duration of four years.
Workplace IMDEA Energía, Móstoles, Madrid
Documents Msc Official Academic title
Motivation Letter
Final decisions will be personally communicated by e-mail to all candidates.
Equal opportunities are guaranteed in the selection process, without any forms of discrimination. Female applicants are encouraged to apply to favor parity in employment.
IMDEA Energy commitment is to guarantee equality in measures to balance personal, family and working life and to promote gender equality.
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📌 Predoctoral Researcher Position To Work On “stimuli-Responsive Mofs For Light And Radiation-Driven C (Madrid)
🏢 Biotechnological Processes Unit from IMDEA Energy
📍 Madrid