Postdoctoral Fellow in Nanocatalysts, CIC biomaGUNE, Spain

Postdoctoral Fellow in Nanocatalysts: We are pleased to announce a position for a Postdoctoral Fellow for the CAT-BIOMED project led by Dr. Susana Carregal in the Multidisciplinary Group on Molecular and Functional Biomarkers at CIC biomaGUNE. The successful candidate will develop a library of nanomaterials designed as advanced contrast agents for molecular imaging and as catalysts for key intracellular processes with therapeutic purposes. These innovative nanomaterials will be comprehensively characterized using state-of-the-art nanotechnology techniques and their potential applications will be evaluated using different models.

Postdoctoral fellow in the field of nanocatalysts for biomedical applications

Designation:

Postdoctoral Fellow

Research area:

• nanotechnology
• Materials science
• physics
• Chemistry
• biochemistry
• biotechnology

Location:

CIC biomaGUNE, San Sebastian, Spain

Authorization/Qualification:

Educational level:

• Ph.D. in Physics, chemistry, materials engineering or a similar field.

Required skills:

• Experience in nanoparticle synthesis and characterization
• Experience in catalysis and magnetic properties
• Experienced in writing scientific manuscripts

Positively rated skills:

• Experience with X-ray absorption spectroscopy
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and data processing

Job description:

• Characterize nanomaterials using advanced nanotechnology methods.
• Evaluate nano-bio interactions with biological barriers.
• Test potential applications using modern in vitro models.
• Collaborate with our team of experts to explore preclinical model applications.
• Conduct independent research, prepare scientific manuscripts and work as part of an interdisciplinary team. This requires strong team-building skills and close interaction with colleagues.
• Development of nanomaterials based on iron oxide and calcium carbonate.
• The focus is on the development of theranostic materials and contrast agents for molecular imaging to research and treat lung diseases.

How to apply:

Detailed information can be found in our Website. Informal requests for further information can be sent to Susana Carregal Romero at scarregal@cicbiomagune.es. Applications sent directly to the email addresses listed above will NOT be accepted.

Last application date:

15 September 2024

Duration:

Full-time employment within the framework of assigned tasks in project development.

Planned start date:

October 2024

Project financing:

CAT-BIOMED – CNS2023-143944 – (Spanish Research Agency – AEI)

Join us on our journey to push the boundaries of biomedical research and innovation!

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