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What we're looking for
- Education: PhD level background in physics, chemistry, nanoscience or engineering
- Knowledge: Background in 2D materials, device fabrication, materials science at the nanoscale condensed matter, physics.
- Professional Experience:
- Postdoctoral level experience experience as experimental nanoscientist, transfer of 2D materials, fabrication of nanodevices.
- Experience in student supervision.
- Personal Competences:
- Skills in experimental physics and nanoengineering, data analysis.
- Proficiency in English, and demonstrated skills in oral and written communication.
The role
Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher
Department: Atomic Manipulation and Spectroscopy
Description of Group/Project: The objective of the project is to explore sensing and optoelectronic functionalities of on-surface synthesized nanoporous graphene (NPG) and heterostructures based on this nanomaterial by integrating them in field-effect transistor (FET) devices.
What you'll do
Main Tasks and responsibilities: Transfer of NPG from the metallic growth substrate to gate dielectrics. Fabrication of NPG-based FET devices. Fabrication of heterostructures based on NPG and other 2D semiconductors to explore proximity effects. Micro Raman/PL and transport measurements. Management of the device subunit of the group. Supervision of early stage researchers.
How you'll work
- Full time work (37,5h/week)
- Contract Length: 2 years
- Location: Bellaterra (Barcelona)
- Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.
- Support to the relocation issues.
- Life Insurance.
Estimated Incorporation date: November 2026
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Hiring process
All applications must be made via the ICN2 website and include the following:
- A cover letter.
- A full CV including contact details.
- Reference letters or referee contacts
Deadline for applications: Applications will be continuously reviewed.
About ICN2
ICN2 is a non-profit international research institute devoted to nanoscience and nanotechnology, generating knowledge, materials, and devices in ICT, health, energy, and the environment. It is a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence and a global leader in nanoresearch, with strong support for both fundamental and applied research and technology transfer to market.
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- Nanoscience and nanotechnology research
- Founded
- 2003
- Employees
- 100–500
- Headquarters
- Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
- In Spain
- Cerdanyola del Vallès
- Website
- icn2.cat
Good to know if you are moving
- Located at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) campus, close to Barcelona, with easy access to the city.
- International research environment with English as the working language.
- Offers PhD programmes and postdoctoral positions, with a dedicated Women Talent Programme.
- Holds the Human Resources Excellence in Research Award, ensuring fair and transparent recruitment.
- Active in European projects and collaborations, including the Graphene Flagship.
In their own words
About the company & team
As a flagship research center in nanoscience and nanotechnology, our mission is to open and explore new frontiers of knowledge at the nanoscale, and bring value to society in the form of new understanding, capabilities and innovation, while inspiring and providing broad training to the next generations of researchers. Our values are Commitment, Collaboration and Transformation.
Our research lines focus on the newly-discovered physical and chemical properties that arise from the behaviour of matter at the nanoscale. ICN2 has been awarded with the Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence distinction for three consecutive periods (2014-2018 and 2018-2022 and 2023-2026). ICN2 comprises 20 Research Groups, 7 Technical Development and Support Units and Facilities, and 2 Research Platforms, covering different areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Additional information
Este contrato es parte de la ayuda PID2025-172752OB-C21: ANAGRAPH,financiado por MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 y por el FSE+.
At ICN2, we foster an inclusive and safe work environment, free from any form of discrimination-whether based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, origin, culture, religion, disability, or any other personal or social condition. We are committed to ensuring equal treatment and opportunities in all our processes, especially in recruitment, which is based solely on talent, experience, and ability. We implement proactive policies for inclusion and harassment prevention that reinforce our commitment to respect and fairness. If you share these values and are looking to grow in an open and diverse environment, ICN2 is ready to welcome you.
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