Job Information
Organisation/Company: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH
Research Field: Engineering » Materials engineering; Technology » Biotechnology
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Application Deadline: 1 Sep 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Madrid)
Country: Spain
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 37,5
Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Horizon Europe - ERC
Reference Number: 30267020021
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
Mission:
Work in the area of characterization of nanomaterials and biosensors using atomic force microscopy.
Functions to be developed:
- Characterize the morphology of nanoparticles and biosensors using microscopic techniques.
- Measure properties with force spectroscopy.
- Apply magnetic force microscopy (MFM).
- Use Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM).
- Execute AFM assays in liquid media.
- Analyze the data obtained in the experiments.
- Write scientific articles and manuscripts.
- Manage and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments.
Where to apply
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering » Materials engineering
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Research Field: Technology » Biotechnology
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Technical Skills:
- Characterization of nanomaterials and interfaces.
- Self-assembly of colloids.
- Atomic force microscopy (AFM) in liquid.
- Chemical characterization of surfaces.
Other requeriments to consider:
- Teamwork.
- Communication skills.
Specific Requirements
Knowledge:
- Biotechnology.
- Biosensors.
- Nanomaterials and interfaces.
- Atomic force microscopy (AFM).
- Surface modification.
- Colloids.
- Nanocellulose.
- Biosensors.
Work Experience:
- In polymer science.
- In Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
- In research and laboratory data management (LIMS).
- In project management.
- Experience in functions similar to those described will be valued, specifically in the development of research activities, both in the university and industrial environment.
Languages: CATALAN
Level: Basic
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
Languages: SPANISH
Level: Good
Research Field: Engineering » Materials engineering
Research Field: Technology » Biotechnology
Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Additional Information
Benefits
€37,316.64/gross per year (per full-time position).
Eligibility criteria
All the candidates who cannot prove the required academic degree will be immediately withdrawn from the selection process.
The CVs will be assessed according the following general criteria:
- The maximum score for the candidates who accomplish all the eligibility criteria stated in the job offer will be 10 points.
- Threshold: 5 points.
- The maximum score (10 points) will be distributed as follows:
- 1 point for required speciality.
- 2 points for required academic training.
- 2 points for technic competences.
- 1 point for organisational competences.
- 3 points for professional experience.
- 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as specially relevant by the Selection committee.
If the selection committee decide to include a personal interview as additional step of the selection process, only the candidates scored 5 or above for their CV will be retained for the interview step.
The interview will be assessed according the following criteria:
- Maximum scoring: 5 points.
- Threshold: 3 points.
- The maximum score will be distributed according the following criteria:
- 2 points for adequacy to functional competences of the job.
- 2 points for adequacy of professional experience.
- 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as especially relevant by the Selection committee.
The eligible candidates will be ranked from highest to lowest score, being this the selection criteria.
Remember that the resume should not include any personal data or photographs.
Selection process
The planned selection process is as follows:
- Those interested must access the website where the university publishes all the offers: https://talenthub.upc.edu/en/jobs/r2/r2-jobs/r2-jobs select the offer that is of interest to you, click on: https://seuelectronica.upc.edu/en/procedures/call-for-recruitment-of-pdi-postdoctoral-staff-to-carry-out-scientific-and-technical-activities?set_language=en, fill in the form and add the additional documentation indicated.
- The members of the selection committee will decide for each case what the selection process will be, if an assessment is made only for the curriculum vitae or any other procedure is planned: interview, tests, etc ...
- Each phase of the selection process will be reported on the website where the offer is published. If applicable, indicate your request.
- Finally, the name of the person selected will be published on the same website where the offer is published.
Additional comments
Remember that the resume should not include any personal data or photographs.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Materials Science and Engineering
Country: Spain
State/Province: Barcelona
City: Barcelona
Postal Code: 08019
Street: Av. Eduard Maristany, 10-14
Contact
City: Barcelona
Website: https://www.upc.edu/
Street: C. Jordi Girona, 31
Postal Code: 08034
E-Mail: personalinvestigador.sp@upc.edu
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