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Predoctoral Researcher - Biohybrid Molecular–microbial Architectures for Electron Transfer Engineering

On-site in Leioa·Added 5 days ago (last checked 3 Nov)

BCMaterials

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The role

Controlling electron transfer at biological membranes is a challenge for biohybrid systems that combine synthetic materials with electroactive microorganisms.

We are looking for a predoctoral researcher who will focus on the design and synthesis of asymmetric organic and metal-containing molecular systems and investigate their incorporation into model lipid membranes and electroactive bacteria. Different spectroscopy and electrochemistry techniques will be used to relate molecular properties to membrane-associated electron transfer and extracellular electron transfer (EET) in electroactive bacteria.

This is a 4-year position funded through a predoctoral research training contract associated with the BIOMMA project (PID2025-171016OA-I00).

About BCMaterials

BCMaterials, the Basque Center on Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, is an autonomous materials research center launched in June 2012 by Ikerbasque and the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU). It is part of the BERC (Basque Excellence Research Centers) network and counts 131 researchers (105 staff researchers plus 26 associates), with 241 Scopus indexed publications in 2025 and around 5,800,000 € in funding, 99% of it competitive.

The center generates knowledge on the new generation of smart, active and multifunctional materials and turns it into (multi)functional solutions and devices for the benefit of society. Its strategic areas cover environmental prevention, remediation and monitoring; energy generation and storage; digitalization and emerging technologies such as sensors and actuators for the Internet of Things and Industry 4.0; and biomedicine and biotechnology, including nanoparticle-based solutions and organ-on-a-chip approaches.

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Good to know if you are moving

  • The center participates in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), which enable it to host talented foreign researchers and create strategic partnerships with leading institutions worldwide.
  • Fundación BCMaterials is set to receive the European Commission's official acknowledgement for excellence in Human Resources management for researchers.
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