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Research Technician in Biophysics of Lipoproteins and Lipid Nanoparticles

On-site in Leioa·Added 2 days ago

Instituto Biofisika

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Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Instituto Biofisika doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Leioa

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • University degree

    “A Bachelor's and Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biophysics, or a closely related discipline.” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

-Aone-year technical employment contract.

-Advanced training in state-of-the-art microscopy and biochemical techniques.

-Access to leading European large-scale research infrastructures.

-An international, collaborative, and multidisciplinary research environment.

-Opportunities to attend international conferences and specialized training courses.

-Close supervision and career development within an internationally recognized research group.

Requirements

What we're looking for

-A Bachelor's and Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biophysics, or a closely related discipline.

-A strong academic record.

-Excellent written and spoken English.

-Strong motivation to learn and apply interdisciplinary biophysical research methods.

Nice to have

Previous experience in microscopy, scattering techniques, structural biology, or related experimental methods will be considered an advantage but is not required. Full training will be provided to highly motivated candidates.

The role

We seek a motivated Chemist, Biochemist, BioPhysicist, Pharmacist to occupy atechnical position joining the Biocolloids and Neutron Scattering Laboratory, led by Prof. Marité Cárdenas, to work on the research project "Physicochemical determinants of lipid nanoparticle and lipoprotein function" (Grant PID2025-170281NB-I00 funded by MICIU/AEI /10.13039/501100011033 and by ERDF, EU)

The project aims to elucidate the nano-physicochemical determinants governing the structure, heterogeneity and protein-corona formation of both natural lipoproteins (HDL) and synthetic lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), and to relate these properties to their biological function. By integrating bulk and single-particle biophysical approaches, the research seeks to uncover the molecular basis of HDL dysfunction and identify the factors determining the efficiency of LNP cellular delivery and endosomal escape.

What you'll do

The position involves tasks covering the purification of lipoproteins and preparation of lipid nanoparticles, their characterization using OMICS approaches, implementing protocols to perform single particle profiling to analyse differences in lipoprotein and lipid nanoparticles at the single particle level and also to perform functional cell-based tests such as cholesterol efflux capacity and anti-inflammatory properties. Among the tasks we include quantitative data analysis.

How you'll work

The successful candidate will be appointed through a one-year ResearchTechnical contract with possibility for prolongation for the duration of the project. The candidate will join Instituto Biofisika (IBF).

The project includes close collaboration with leading research groups in the Basque Country, Spain, and abroad, as well as experimental use of major international large-scale research infrastructures, including the Institut Laue-Langevin (France), ESRF (France), EMBL (Germany), the European Spallation Source (Sweden), and the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source (United Kingdom).

The successful candidate will join the Biocolloids and Neutron Scattering Laboratory, an internationally active research group specialized in the physicochemical characterization of biological colloids and membrane systems. The candidate will have opportunities to perform experiments at international neutron and synchrotron facilities and to present research at international conferences. The candidate will have the possibility to start studies as a PhD student, if so it is desired.

Applicants should have:

Hiring process

Compliance with formal degree requirements and application completeness.

Pass / Fail

Academic excellence, technical background, research experience, and overall suitability for the project.

Motivation, scientific reasoning, communication skills, English proficiency, and project fit.

Technical skills, commitment and teamwork.

Notice: Reference checks and interviews form an integral part of the evaluation process. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. Instituto Biofisika is committed to equal opportunities and recruits following the principles of Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R).

Please send a single PDF containing:

·Curriculum vitae (maximum two pages)

·Motivation letter (maximum one page)

·Academic transcripts (Bachelor's and Master's degrees, including grades)

·Contact details for two academic referees

Applications should be sent to marite.cardenas@ehu.eus with the subject line:

Job Application 156: Research Technician Position in Biophysics of Lipoproteins and Lipid Nanoparticles

Application deadline:31 October 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting 30 September 2026, and the position will remain open until filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

More info: OFERTA 156_TECHNICAL POSITION_3I.pdf (336.71 KB) APPLY

About Instituto Biofisika

Instituto Biofisika (IBF) is a biophysics research centre operating in partnership with Fundación Biofísica Bizkaia (FBB). It is a joint research centre of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), and its research focuses on advancing knowledge about the physical and chemical processes underlying biology and disease. The institute carries out innovative biochemical and biophysical research in a research building with cutting-edge facilities located on the Leioa campus of the EHU, and is one of only two joint centres of CSIC and EHU and one of only nine Basque Excellence Research Centres (BERCs) accredited by the Basque Government.

The institute is located in Leioa, Bizkaia, in the Science Park of the UPV/EHU, near Bilbao in the northern Basque region of Spain. Its stated mission is to train new scientists and advance scientific knowledge under core values that include integrity, excellence, collaboration, transparency, community, diversity, inclusion, and innovation. It actively recruits for research roles — its current openings include laboratory assistant, research technician, and fully funded PhD positions, as well as positions on an ERC Advanced Grant project — making it relevant for international scientists seeking research careers in Spain.

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Biophysics Research
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Leioa
Website
biofisika.org

Good to know if you are moving

  • Located in the Science Park of the UPV/EHU in Leioa, Bizkaia (Spain), near Bilbao in the northern Basque region of Spain.
  • Joint research centre of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the University of the Basque Country (EHU); the FBB is accredited as a Basque Excellence Research Centre (BERC) by the Basque Government — one of only nine BERCs in the Basque Country.
  • Stated mission is to train new scientists and advance scientific knowledge under core values including integrity, excellence, collaboration, transparency, community, diversity, inclusion, and innovation.
  • Current openings include laboratory assistant, research technician, and fully funded PhD positions, as well as positions on an ERC Advanced Grant project.
  • Works in a research building with cutting-edge facilities on the Leioa campus of the EHU.

In their own words

About the company & team

Instituto Biofisika (IBF) is a joint research center of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). Together with Fundación Biofísica Bizkaia, a Basque Excellence Research Centre (BERC), IBF provides an internationally recognized environment for interdisciplinary research in biophysics, structural biology, and advanced imaging.

Located on the UPV/EHU campus near Bilbao, the institute hosts internationally competitive research groups and offers access to state-of-the-art scientific infrastructure.

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