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Research Support Technician

On-site in Cerdanyola del Vallès·Full-time·Added today (last checked 11 Nov)

ICN2

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On-site, Cerdanyola del Vallès
Contract
Full-time
Relocation
A relocation package
Experience
2+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance, life insurance, flexible pay plan

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Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Education: BSc and MSc in Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics or a related field.
  • Knowledge: Heterogeneous catalysis activated by magnetic induction and/or light, synthesis of porous metallic materials, materials characterisation (SEM/EDX, XRD, XPS, BET, Raman, electrochemical techniques).
  • Professional Experience:
    • At least 2 years of research experience on catalytic materials activated by light and/or magnetic fields, including peer-reviewed publications in the field.
    • Experience in the scale-up of catalysts or reactors will be valued.
  • Personal Competences:
    • Autonomy, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, good organization, and good communication.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Support for relocation issues.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Work-Life Balance and Flexibility with flexible work schedules.
  • 28 holidays per year
  • Flexible compensation plan: tax advantages for contracting some products (health insurance, childcare, training, among others)
  • Training activities: languages, mentoring programme, wellbeing programme.
  • International environment

The role

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.

Job Title: Research Support Technician

Department: Magnetic Nanostructures

Magnetic Nanostructures Group studies magnetic, optical, magneto-optical, and magnetoelectric nanostructures, combining the study of their properties with new applications in environmental remediation or/and biomedicine.

What you'll do

  • Fabricate porous catalysts with transition metal elements by powder metallurgy, electrodeposition, and electroless plating.
  • Characterize their structure, morphology, magnetic properties, and heating efficiency under alternating magnetic fields and light (SEM/EDX, XRD, XPS, BET, Raman...).
  • Design, assemble, and operate induction-heated and photothermal reactors with temperature monitoring.
  • Scale up materials and reactors.
  • Disseminate the results (publications, patent applications, project reports, and conferences) and contribute to new research proposals and to the follow-up of ongoing projects.

How you'll work

  • Full-time work (37,5h/week)
  • Contract Length: Temporary (7 months)
  • Location: Bellaterra (Barcelona)

Estimated Incorporation date: 1/1/2027

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Salary

  • Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.

Hiring process

All applications must be made via the ICN2 website and include the following:

  1. A cover letter.
  2. A full CV including contact details.
  3. 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.

Industry
Nanoscience and nanotechnology research
Founded
2003
Employees
100–500
Headquarters
Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
In Spain
Cerdanyola del Vallès

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.

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Additional information

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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