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Job Information
- Organisation/Company: CIC nanoGUNE
- Research Field: All
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Application Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
- Country: Spain
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2027
- 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
Research areas
We welcome applications across the full breadth of two broad areas:
- Quantum Nanoscience: including, but not limited to, quantum materials, quantum transport, quantum optics and photonics, quantum sensing, superconducting and spin-based devices, low-dimensional and topological systems, and quantum hardware.
- Nanomedicine: including, but not limited to, nanobiotechnology, biomolecular engineering, nanoscale biophysics, biomaterials, diagnostics, and bio-inspired nanosystems.
Proposals that are original, ambitious, and complementary to nanoGUNE's existing activity are particularly encouraged. We will especially value research programs that exploit our experimental infrastructure, including our 300 m² cleanroom for nanofabrication, 15 ultra-low-noise laboratories, and shared platforms for electron microscopy, nanoscale imaging and spectroscopy, thin-film growth, and nanodevice characterization.
Career perspective
Junior Group Leaders are expected to conduct frontier research, apply to the next available Ikerbasque Research Fellow call, and seek competitive funding such as the ERC Starting Grant. Establishing a successful independent research line may subsequently open a pathway to a permanent position, in coordination with the Ikerbasque program for the consolidation of research talent in the Basque Country.
Eligibility and selection criteria
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, Biology, or a related discipline, and must be within the ERC Starting Grant eligibility window at the application deadline. Extensions recognized under ERC rules, including parental leave and long-term illness, will be taken into account.
We seek an excellent postdoctoral publication record, scientific independence, international research experience, and an original research proposal that builds on nanoGUNE's infrastructure and expertise. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to build and lead a research team and secure external funding. Proficiency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of Spanish or Basque is not required.
How to apply
Candidates should apply by completing the online form and attaching the following documents:
- A complete CV, including a full publication list and a brief statement describing your contribution to up to five key publications.
- A research proposal of no more than 4 pages, covering objectives, methodology, required resources, and a 4-year work plan.
- A cover letter and two recommendation letters grouped in a single PDF file.
The application deadline is 31 October 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to nanoGUNE for a seminar and interview.
We promote teamwork, equality, and inclusion, and we welcome applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from women.
