The Smart Nano-Bio-Devices Group is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to lead a project on the development and scale-up of enzyme-powered nanomotors, with a focus on translational development toward clinical and industrial application

Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Nanoparticle Synthesis & Formulation: Drive the design, synthesis, and optimization of organic-based nanoparticles for drug delivery applications, including drug loading, encapsulation strategies, and formulation stability
- Advanced Characterization: Lead the physicochemical characterization of nanoparticle formulations using techniques such as DLS, SEM, TEM, HPLC, and Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF), ensuring robust quality control and reproducibility.
- Surface functionalization: Drive the experimental design, optimization, and advanced surface functionalization of organic-based nanoparticles to serve as active, targeted therapeutic carriers.
- Microfluidic Fabrication & Scale-Up: Design and implement microfluidic-based fabrication processes for nanoparticle production,



supporting the transition from lab-scale synthesis to scalable manufacturing
- Technology Translation: Contribute to the translation of nanoparticle platforms from preclinical research toward industrial and clinical application, working in close collaboration with spin-off, CDMOs, and other external partners.
- Data Analysis & Scientific Output: Independently analyze complex datasets, prepare high-impact scientific publications, and present research findings at international conferences.
- Mentorship & Project Management: Supervise and mentor PhD and Master’s students within the research group, while overseeing project milestones and preparing technical reports.

Requirements for candidates:
- PhD degree and Master’s in any field related to chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, or similar.
- Proven research experience in the design, synthesis, and characterization of nanoparticles and drug deliv

📌 Postdoctoral researcher (Barcelona)
🏢 Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC)
📍 Barcelona