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PhD position in the Carbon Bionanotechnology group

On-site in San Sebastián·Added 2 days ago

CIC biomaGUNE

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Overview

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
CIC biomaGUNE doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in San Sebastián
No relocation package mentioned.
Doctorate
“Applications are invited for a PhD position in the Carbon Bionanotechnology Laboratory, led by Prof. Maurizio Prato.” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

The Candidate will also have the opportunity to explore different biological applications of the developed materials and to acquire training across chemistry, nanotechnology, advanced characterization and biomedicine. This integrated approach will provide the candidate with a highly multidisciplinary PhD training, combining fundamental chemical research with the development and evaluation of functional nanomaterials for biomedical applications.

The role

Applications are invited for a PhD position in the Carbon Bionanotechnology Laboratory, led by Prof. Maurizio Prato.
The successful candidate will join the smartDOTS project ("Multifunctional Carbon Dots for Biomedical Imaging, Sensing and Therapy"), funded by the Spanish Research Agency (AEI). The PhD research will focus on the rational design and development of multifunctional carbon-based nanoparticles, with particular emphasis on tailoring their chemical, physicochemical and optical properties for applications in biomedicine.

The smartDOTS project aims to establish organic chemistry-based principles to control the physical and chemical properties of ultrasmall carbon-based nanoparticles, with the ultimate goal of developing safe, reliable and multifunctional platforms for a range of bio-related applications, including medical imaging, photoinduced therapy and sensing.

What you'll do

The Candidate will be expected to develop chemically advanced carbon-based nanomaterials, moving beyond a trial-and-error approach towards the rational design of multifunctional systems. The research will involve the synthesis and functionalization of novel materials, together with advanced physicochemical and optical characterization methods to determine their properties with high precision and establish structure-property relationships.

Hiring process

For informal equires please contact: mprato@cicbiomagune.es and /or lcardo@cicbiomagune.es, although applications sent directly to the emails listed will be NOT be accepted.

About CIC biomaGUNE

CIC biomaGUNE (Center for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials) is a non-profit research organization and member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), created to promote scientific research and technological innovation in the Basque Country under the BioBasque policy. Its activity is conducted by an average of 11 international research groups working at the interface between chemistry, physics, and biology, with an emphasis on the design of nanostructures and biomaterials and their applications in biomedicine. The center's strategy is structured around three research priorities: Biofunctional Nanomaterials, Synthetic Bioengineering, and Molecular and Functional Imaging, with applications spanning diagnostic, therapeutic, theranostic, and multimodal imaging.

The center is located in the Science and Technology Park of Gipuzkoa in Donostia-San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain. It has earned national and international recognition as a scientific leader in biomaterials, including the 2018 'María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence' accreditation — the highest recognition of scientific excellence in Spain from the Spanish State Research Agency (AEI) — and the 'HR Excellence in Research' seal. It runs structured career pathways for researchers at all levels, including a PhD Program, Postdoctoral Program (including the BREATH Postdoctoral Programme), Master Program, and Undergraduate and Vocational Training Programs, making it a relevant destination for international scientists seeking research careers in Spain.

Industry: Biomaterials Research
Website: cicbiomagune.es

Good to know if you are moving

Located in the Science and Technology Park of Gipuzkoa in Donostia-San Sebastián, Basque Country, with an average of 11 international and dynamic research groups.
Holds the 'HR Excellence in Research' seal and implements a Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R), signaling structured, researcher-friendly employment practices.
Accredited in 2018 as a 'María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence' — the highest recognition of scientific excellence in Spain awarded by the Spanish State Research Agency (AEI).
Offers structured research career pathways including a PhD Program, Postdoctoral Program (including the BREATH Postdoctoral Programme), Master Program, and Undergraduate and Vocational Training Programs.
Member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), a network of Basque research and technology centers.