Organisation/Company CIC biomaGUNE Department Research in Biomaterials Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 24 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The successful candidate will work across supramolecular inorganic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and bioconjugation to design stable, stimulus-responsive nanomaterials.
We are seeking curiosity-driven candidates with an MSc in chemistry, hands-on experience in organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, and interests in supramolecular and bioinorganic chemistry. In addition to deepening in these areas, throughout the PhD, the candidate will develop expertise in spectroscopy, materials characterization, and cell biology throughout the PhD to meet the project s interdisciplinary goals. The project includes training and research stays at both institutions, oKering an interdisciplinary environment with strong potential for biomedical translation.
POLYCAGE aims to convert metallacages from elegant molecular assemblies into robust, multifunctional hybrid biomaterials with biomedical utility. The project combines the expertise of Dr. Ana Beloqui at POLYMAT and Dr. Guillermo Moreno-Alcántar at CIC biomaGUNE to develop functional polymer-metallacage hybrids. These materials will be designed to improve colloidal stability, introduce stimulus responsiveness,



and enable controlled delivery of therapeutic cargos We are seeking a motivated candidate with a strong background in chemistry, materials science, or a closely related discipline, and with a clear interest in interdisciplinary research at the interface of supramolecular chemistry, polymer chemistry, and biomedical applications. The adecuado applicant will have practical experience in organic synthesis, coordination or supramolecular chemistry, and polymeric systems.
The profile is particularly well suited to candidates with experience in supramolecular systems, organometallic synthesis, and polymer/materials development. Hands-on familiarity with analytical and structural techniques for chemical (NMR, HPLC, mass spectrometry, IR) and material (DLS, microscopy, thermal/mechanical analyses) characterization will be especially valuable for the project s tasks.
We are especially interested in candidates who demonstrate autonomy in laboratory work, strong problem-solving ability, good scientific communication skills in English, and the capacity to work eKectively in an international, co-supervised environment.
The position offers:

- A 48-month fully integrated PhD project.
- Co-supervision by leading groups at CIC biomaGUNE and POLYMAT.
- Access to advanced facilities and a well-resourced international research environment.
- Training in cutting-edge chemistry and biomaterials methods.
- The opportunity to contribute to high-impact publications and a novel joint research line.
- A distinctive interdisciplinary skill set relevant to academia and the biomedical/biotech sector.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute POLYMAT / CIC biomaGUNE Country Spain State/Province Gipuzkoa City Donostia-San Sebastián Postal Code E-20014 Street Paseo Miramón 194, Parque Tecnológico de San Sebastián

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