Organisation/Company CIC nanoGUNE Department Nanomaterials Research Field Physics Chemistry Engineering Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 23 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 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 NanoGUNE is a research center devoted to conducting world-class nanoscience research for a competitive growth of the Basque Country. NanoGUNE is a member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance ( BRTA ) and is recognized by the Spanish Research Agency as a María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence.

The

position

is offered in the the

Nanomaterials Group

, led by

Prof. Mato Knez

( [email protected] ), The Group focuses on the synthesis, chemical functionalization, and nanoscale engineering of novel materials. The group’s research spans atomic-scale thin-film coatings, organic–inorganic hybrid materials, and biomimetic nanomaterials, bridging fundamental nanoscience with high-impact technological and biomedical applications.

Holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline. Demonstrates a proactive, application-driven mindset with a strong motivation to interface with industry, manage technology transfer initiatives, and deliver against collaborative R&D; milestones. Possesses strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills, with full professional and technical fluency in both English and Spanish.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Industrial & Applied Project Execution

: Leading the experimental design, execution,



and delivery of applied research projects involving ALD, MLD, and VPI tailored to target industrial specifications. Partner & Stakeholder Management

: Serving as the key technical liaison for industrial partners and applied technology centers, translating commercial needs into structured research roadmaps. Process & Materials Engineering

: Developing, optimizing, and scaling up novel vapor-phase deposition recipes, surface functionalization strategies, and organic–inorganic hybrid materials. Application-Specific Testing & Characterization

: Designing and coordinating functional testing regimens tailored to target sectors, analyzing material performance and delivering high-quality technical reports, project deliverables, and patent applications. Business Development & Funding Acquisition

: Supporting the group leader in identifying public and private funding opportunities, co-authoring collaborative grant proposals (regional, national, and EU), and presenting proof-of-concept solutions to prospective industrial clients. The

successful candidate

will possess

Expertise

(or demonstrated drive to rapidly acquire expertise) in:

Operating and developing processes on ALD, MLD, and VPI reactor platforms, including materials engineering and recipe tuning. Surface and thin-film characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, XRD, AFM, and FTIR/Raman). Application-driven material qualification and benchmarking protocols aligned with industrial standards.

Proficiency

in:

Technical communication, with a proven ability to write structured technical documentation to both academic and non-technical industrial stakeholders. Managing applied research workflows, including milestone tracking and reporting.

We promote teamwork in a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome all kinds of applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

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📌 Specialist in Applied Vapor-Phase Deposition & Nanomaterials (ALD, MLD, VPI) (Madrid)
🏢 CIC nanoGUNE
📍 Madrid