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Senior Postdoctoral Researcher (Internal Promotion)

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
English
Required
Experience
5+ years
Education
Doctorate
Benefits
Life insurance

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Education:

PhD in Chemistry

  • Knowledge:

Inorganic materials, biocompatible polymers, cellulose-related materials, electrochemistry.

  • Professional Experience:

At least five years of experience in energy-related materials and projects, with emphasis on energy storage and biocompatible materials

  • Personal Competences:

Languages (Catalan, Spanish, English)

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.
  • Support to the relocation issues.
  • Life Insurance.

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: Senior Postdoctoral Researcher (Internal Promotion)

Department: Novel Energy - Oriented Materials

Description of Group/Project: Research on novel materials, components and devices for energy storage, from supercapacitors to metal-ion capacitors to metal-ion batteries to air batteries

What you'll do

Direct research on novel hybrid materials, components and devices for energy storage. From supercapacitors to metal-ion capacitors to metal-ion batteries to air batteries.

Supervision of students and management of projects.

How you'll work

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

Estimated Incorporation date: December 2026

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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: 25 November 2026

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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